Urban Population: Mozambique

Analysis# Mozambique Urban Population Mozambique's urban population reached 36.433% in 2024, marking the country's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic shift from 1960, when only 3.624% of the population lived in urban areas—a 905.3% increase over six decades. Despite substantial growth, Mozambique remains predominantly rural, with nearly two-thirds of its citizens still residing outside cities. The acceleration of urbanization has intensified since 2015. Annual growth rates climbed steadily from 32.137% to 36.433%, with particularly sharp increases in recent years: 0.661 percentage points between 2023 and 2024 alone. This consistent upward trajectory suggests continued rural-to-urban migration driven by economic opportunity and demographic pressures, positioning Mozambique among Africa's rapidly urbanizing nations.