Countries/Africa/Mozambique

Mozambique

Africa2010

65

Stability

Low Risk

# Global • # in Africa

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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

Stability Score Breakdown

Economic42
Political85
Military80
Demographic57