Mozambique Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Mozambique Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Mozambique population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. Mozambique’s official name is the Republic of Mozambique. The country is located in the southeast of Africa. Additionally, it borders South Africa to the southwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Eswatini (Swaziland), Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest. Eventually, Mozambique declared independence on June 25, 1975.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Mozambique from 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this was the decade before Mozambique’s independence in 1975. Click here to review Mozambique country overview.

Chart of Mozambique Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Mozambique’s population grew steadily from 1960 to 1969 for the decade. The population grew from 7.1 million people in 1960 to 8.8 million people in 1969. As a result, the population grew by 23.9% in the 1960s (1960 to 1969). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Mozambique is approximately 60.8 years (2019). Lastly, around 35% of Mozambique’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Mozambique has increased from 39.4 years in 1960 to 60.8 years in 2019. To conclude, Mozambique maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Mozambique’s population growth in the 1970s.