MigrantoImmigrants in Mozambique
335.6K foreign-born residents — the #95 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 62% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 101486 |
| Malawi | 65284 |
| Angola | 40741 |
| Kenya | 25824 |
| South Africa | 21022 |
| Seychelles | 17655 |
| DR Congo | 11941 |
| Burundi | 8742 |
| Lesotho | 8173 |
| Tanzania | 7736 |
| Cape Verde | 7107 |
| Nigeria | 5582 |
| Zambia | 5539 |
| Portugal | 4741 |
| India | 2559 |
| Pakistan | 1472 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Mozambique.
Mozambique is a primary destination for emigrants from Seychelles
Mozambique attracts 80% of all emigrants from Seychelles, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Zimbabwe is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Zimbabwe accounts for 30% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 19%.
A significant share of the population of Seychelles has settled here
More than 1 in 7 people from Seychelles now live in Mozambique — 17.7K people, representing 14.55% of the population of Seychelles.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 113741 |
| 1995 | 156451 |
| 2000 | 181982 |
| 2005 | 249878 |
| 2010 | 285034 |
| 2015 | 303510 |
| 2020 | 322021 |
| 2024 | 335604 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Zimbabwe | Malawi | Angola | Kenya | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 35711 | 22975 | 14337 | 9087 | 7397 |
| 1995 | 49118 | 31600 | 19720 | 12499 | 10175 |
| 2000 | 57131 | 36755 | 22937 | 14539 | 11835 |
| 2005 | 78441 | 50465 | 31493 | 19963 | 16250 |
| 2010 | 89389 | 57509 | 35889 | 22749 | 18519 |
| 2015 | 92671 | 59620 | 37206 | 23584 | 19198 |
| 2020 | 97379 | 62643 | 39092 | 24779 | 20171 |
| 2024 | 101486 | 65284 | 40741 | 25824 | 21022 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Mozambique as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Mozambique
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Mozambique?
Around 335.6K foreign-born residents live in Mozambique, making it the #95-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Mozambique come from?
Most immigrants in Mozambique come from Zimbabwe, Malawi and Angola — these three countries account for about 62% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Mozambique are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Mozambique — that's 335.6K out of a total population of 34.6M.
How has immigration to Mozambique changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Mozambique has grown from 303.5K to 335.6K people, a growth of about 11%.
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