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Mozambique's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 21.0 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 18.4 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 560 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 619 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 4.1% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 4.3% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2020, services accounted for 53% of overall GDP, manufacturing 8%, other industrial activity 13%, and agriculture 26%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 65% of GDP in 2020, government consumption 21%, fixed investment 58%, and net exports -44%.International trade:
In 2020, manufactured products made up 6% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 36%, food 17%, ores and metals 39% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other categories accounting for 1% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 63% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 15%, food 20%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 0% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 8 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 13 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 4.3% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Mozambique, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Mozambique's fiscal deficit averaged 4.3% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 3.5% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Mozambique's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 6.6% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Mozambique inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Mozambique's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 17.25%, down from 19.50% a decade earlier. See our Mozambique monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the metical weakened by 53.5% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the metical, click here.
40 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 12 expert analysts.
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