Female migrants in Mozambique
Mozambique: Female migrants was 51.2% in 2020. ▲ Rising
Female migrants in Mozambique, 1990–2020
Source: United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024. Measured in % of international migrant stock.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female migrants in Mozambique is 51.2%, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female migrants in Mozambique peaked at 51.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 45.8%, in 1995.
That places Mozambique 65th out of 211 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Female migrants in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of international migrant stock | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 46.0% | — |
| 1995 | 45.8% | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 47.3% | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 51.5% | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 51.7% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 51.7% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 51.2% | -1.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 51.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 50.3%, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 51.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.1%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.9% | 45.8% | 46.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 49.4% | 47.3% | 51.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 51.7% | 51.7% | 51.7% | 2 |
| 2020s | 51.2% | 51.2% | 51.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 62 Isle of Man 51.2% compare
- 63 Liechtenstein 51.2% compare
- 64 Austria 51.2% compare
- 66 Malawi 51.1% compare
- 67 Lebanon 51.0% compare
- 68 Switzerland 50.9% compare
More gender data for Mozambique
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,379 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.93 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 23,468 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 23,468 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.27 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 617,774 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 625,212 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 598,653 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 605,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 585,024 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female migrants in Mozambique?
- Female migrants in Mozambique was 51.2% in 2020, according to United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024.
- What is the highest female migrants recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 51.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest female migrants recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.8% in 1995.
- How does Mozambique rank for female migrants?
- Mozambique ranks 65th out of 211 countries with data for 2020.
- Is female migrants rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024, published as part of Female migrants (% of international migrant stock). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of female migrants out of total international migrant stock. International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.