Mozambique Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Mozambique Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Mozambique population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was the decade after Mozambique’s independence in 1975. Click here to review Mozambique country overview.

Chart of Mozambique Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Mozambique’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 11.6 million people in 1980 to 12.8 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 10.3% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). 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 1990s.