Mozambique is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 35.6 million people (UN estimate), the 45th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1975Population: 45th
Mozambiqueモザンビーク
Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 35.6 million (45th)
Area
799,380 km² (33rd)
UN member since
September 16, 1975
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Mozambique in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 35.6 million, the 45th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 799,380 km², the 33rd largest of the 193. That is about 2.1 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 45.
Joining the United Nations
Mozambique joined the United Nations on September 16, 1975.
That was 19 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe.
Think about it
Q1Compare Mozambique’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Mozambique on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Mozambique, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.