Quick Facts
- Population: approximately 29.7 million
- 15 political parties recorded
- 2 political offices tracked
- 1 political institution mapped
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Go beyond the overview and trace how power actually moves through Mozambique.
At a Glance
Governed from Maputo, Mozambique is a country in Africa. With a population of approximately 29.7 million, it occupies a distinct place in the region's political landscape.
Mozambique's political landscape includes 15 political parties and 2 offices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who leads Mozambique?
- Key political offices in Mozambique include President of Mozambique, Prime Minister of Mozambique. These offices shape how executive, legislative, and judicial authority is exercised in the country.
- What is the capital of Mozambique?
- The capital of Mozambique is Maputo. As the seat of government, the capital is where the country's major political institutions and decision-making bodies are headquartered.
- What are the major political parties in Mozambique?
- Mozambique has 15 notable political parties, including Communist Party of Mozambique, Democratic Movement of Mozambique, FRELIMO, Front of Patriotic Action, Independent Alliance of Mozambique. Party competition is central to how political power is distributed — electoral outcomes and coalition dynamics directly determine who governs and what policies are implemented.
- What is the population of Mozambique?
- Mozambique has a population of approximately 29.7 million. Population size affects the country's representation in international bodies, electoral district sizing, and the scale of its political institutions.
- What is the political history of Mozambique?
- country in Southeastern Africa; the current form of Mozambique since 1975
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Parties
Communist Party of Mozambique
political party in Mozambique
Democratic Movement of Mozambique
political party
FRELIMO
ruling party of Mozambique since 1977
Front of Patriotic Action
political party in Mozambique
Independent Alliance of Mozambique
political party in Mozambique
Independent Party of Mozambique
political party
Mozambican Nationalist Movement
political party in Mozambique
National Convention Party
political party in Mozambique
National Unity Party
political party in Mozambique
Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique
Mozambican political party
Party for Peace, Democracy, and Development
political party in Mozambique
Party of Freedom and Solidarity
political party in Mozambique
People's Party of Mozambique
political party in Mozambique
RENAMO
Mozambican political party
United Front of Mozambique
political party in Mozambique
Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Country
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- 2 linked
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(80/100)
Country data is assembled from structured entity records, election results, and office timelines.
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