Mozambique
Africa • 2010
Stability
Key Insights
Rapid Economic Growth
GDP growth of 8.3% significantly exceeds regional average of 4.3%
Growth Rate: +8.3%
Minimal Military Investment
Military spending well below regional norms, possible reliance on alliances
Military % GDP: 0.8%
Very Young Population
Median age of 17.5 years suggests high youth dependency
Median Age: 17.5 years
Developing Economy
GDP per capita of $1,000 suggests development challenges
GDP/Capita: $1,000
Political Leadership
Chief of State
Armando GUEBUZA
Head of Government
Aires Bonifacio ALI
Last Election
28 October 2009
Demographics
Population
22.1M
Pop. Growth
1.8%
Life Expectancy
41.4y
Median Age
17.5y
Birth Rate
37.8/1000
Death Rate
19.8/1000
Economy
GDP (PPP)
$22.2B
GDP Growth
8.3%
Per Capita
$1,000
Inflation
13.5%
Unemployment
21.0%
Poverty
70.0%
Trade & Finance
Exports
$2.5B
Imports
$3.5B
Trade Balance
$-1.0B
External Debt
$5.0B
Energy & Military
Oil Production
N/A
Oil Consumption
18,000 bbl/d
Military
0.8%
% of GDP