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• iso 4217: MZN
• Mozambique (Africa)

Mozambique Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Mozambique increased to 111.41 Index Points in April of 2013 from 110.75 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Mozambique is reported by the Inst Nacional De Estatistica, Mozambique. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Mozambique Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 55.60 Index Points reaching an all time high of 111.41 Index Points in April of 2013 and a record low of 9.61 Index Points in December of 1993. In Mozambique, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Inst Nacional De Estatistica, Mozambique

Mozambique Imports

Imports in Mozambique increased to 1866 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 1270 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Imports in Mozambique is reported by the INE, Mozambique. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Mozambique Imports averaged 781.88 USD Million reaching an all time high of 2242.33 USD Million in December of 2005 and a record low of 119.97 USD Million in March of 1997. Mozambique imports machinery and equipment, vehicles, fuel, chemicals, metal products and foodstuffs. Main imports partners are South Africa, Netherlands, Japan, China and Portugal. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Imports.

source: INE, Mozambique

Mozambique GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mozambique expanded 8.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Mozambique is reported by the INE, Mozambique. Historically, from 2006 until 2012, Mozambique GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 7.30 Percent reaching an all time high of 11 Percent in March of 2006 and a record low of 4.90 Percent in September of 2007. In Mozambique, the annual growth rate in GDP measures the change in the value of the goods and services produced by the country economy during the period of a year. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: INE, Mozambique

Mozambique Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Mozambique remained unchanged at 106 in February of 2013 from 106 in January of 2013. Business Confidence in Mozambique is reported by the INE, Mozambique. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Mozambique Business Confidence averaged 102.81 reaching an all time high of 109.70 in March of 2010 and a record low of 97.10 in April of 2009. In Mozambique, the Economic Climate Indicator (ECI) measures the level of optimism executives have about current and expected developments in production, sales, employment, inventories, etc. The indicator is based on a sample of around 850 companies from the main sectors of the economy (Wholesale/Retail Sales, Construction, Manufacturing, Transports). For each of the indicators measured, the net difference between the number of positive responses and the number of negative responses is computed. The final index (ECI) is then calculated as a simple average of those balances. The ECI value above 100 indicates an improving outlook and a value below 100 indicates a deteriorating outlook. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Business Confidence.

source: INE, Mozambique

Mozambique Balance of Trade

Mozambique recorded a trade deficit of 979 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Balance of Trade in Mozambique is reported by the INE, Mozambique. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Mozambique Balance of Trade averaged -347.77 USD Million reaching an all time high of -41.75 USD Million in March of 2007 and a record low of -979 USD Million in December of 2012. Mozambique exports mainly aluminum, electric energy, tobacco, natural gas, sugar and prawns. Mozambique imports machinery and equipment, vehicles, fuel, chemicals, metal products and foodstuffs. Mozambique main trading partners are South Africa, Netherlands, Portugal and China. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Balance of Trade.

source: INE, Mozambique

Mozambique Exports

Exports in Mozambique increased to 887 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 807 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Exports in Mozambique is reported by the INE, Mozambique. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Mozambique Exports averaged 434.11 USD Million reaching an all time high of 1745.26 USD Million in December of 2005 and a record low of 41.40 USD Million in March of 1997. Mozambique exports mainly aluminum, electric energy, tobacco, natural gas, sugar and prawns. Main exports partners are Netherlands, South Africa, Portugal, Spain and China. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Exports.

source: INE, Mozambique

Mozambique Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Mozambique was recorded at 4.79 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Mozambique is reported by the INE, Mozambique. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Mozambique Inflation Rate averaged 7.59 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.44 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of 1.05 Percent in November of 2009. In Mozambique, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Inflation Rate.

source: INE, Mozambique

Mozambique Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Mozambique was last recorded at 9.50 percent. Interest Rate in Mozambique is reported by the Central Bank of Mozambique. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Mozambique Interest Rate averaged 13.06 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.50 Percent in February of 2011 and a record low of 9.50 Percent in November of 2012. In Mozambique, interest rates decisions are taken by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Mozambique (Banco de Moçambique). The official interest rate is the Standing Lending Facility Rate (taxa de juro da facilidade permanente de cedência). This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Interest Rate.

source: Central Bank of Mozambique

Mozambique Current Account to GDP

Mozambique recorded a Current Account deficit of 25.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Mozambique is reported by the Central Bank of Mozambique. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Mozambique Current Account to GDP averaged -13.64 Percent reaching an all time high of -5 Percent in December of 1997 and a record low of -25.60 Percent in December of 2011. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Current Account to GDP.

source: Central Bank of Mozambique

Mozambique Government Budget

Mozambique recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Mozambique is reported by the CCBG. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Mozambique Government Budget averaged -4.14 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of -1.10 Percent of GDP in December of 2006 and a record low of -7 Percent of GDP in December of 2002. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Government Budget.

source: CCBG

Mozambique Government Debt To GDP

Mozambique recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 39.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Mozambique is reported by the Central Bank of Mozambique. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Mozambique Government Debt To GDP averaged 73.02 Percent reaching an all time high of 138.40 Percent in December of 2001 and a record low of 33.20 Percent in December of 2011. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Government Debt To GDP.

source: Central Bank of Mozambique

Mozambique GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mozambique expanded 2.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Mozambique is reported by the Federal Statistical Office. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Mozambique GDP Growth Rate averaged 2.03 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.40 Percent in March of 2005 and a record low of -5 Percent in September of 2004. Mozambique is one of the world's poorest and least developed countries. And years of civil wars and government mismanagement have left the nation heavily dependent on foreign aid. The economy is dominated by agriculture; prawns, cotton, cashew nuts, sugar, citrus, copra, coconuts, and timber are the most important crops. The country also has large mineral deposits (marble, bentonite, coal, gold, bauxite, granite and gemstones) with aluminum being the most important exports product. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique GDP Growth Rate.

source: Federal Statistical Office

Mozambique Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Mozambique increased to 177781.50 MZM Million in November of 2012 from 171716.10 MZM Million in October of 2012. Money Supply M3 in Mozambique is reported by the Bank of Mozambique. Historically, from 2007 until 2012, Mozambique Money Supply M3 averaged 118712.53 MZM Million reaching an all time high of 177781.50 MZM Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 65526.70 MZM Million in February of 2008. Mozambique Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Money Supply M3.

source: Bank of Mozambique

Mozambique | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Mozambique stands at B+. Fitch's credit rating for Mozambique is B. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Mozambique thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Mozambique as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Mozambique Population

The total population in Mozambique was last recorded at 23.9 million people in 2011 from 7.7 million in 1960, changing 213 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Mozambique is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Mozambique Population averaged 14.0 Million reaching an all time high of 23.9 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 7.7 Million in December of 1960. The population of Mozambique represents 0.35 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 291 people on the planet is a resident of Mozambique. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Population.

source: World Bank

Mozambique GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mozambique was worth 12.80 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Mozambique represents 0.02 percent of the world economy. GDP in Mozambique is reported by the the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Mozambique GDP averaged 4.7 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 12.8 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 2.0 USD Billion in December of 1992. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique GDP.

source: the World Bank

Mozambique GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Mozambique was last recorded at 401.56 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Mozambique is equivalent to 3 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Mozambique is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Mozambique GDP per capita averaged 234.3 USD reaching an all time high of 401.6 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 140.0 USD in December of 1986. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Mozambique GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Mozambique was last recorded at 982.01 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Mozambique, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Mozambique is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Mozambique GDP per capita PPP averaged 435.9 USD reaching an all time high of 982.0 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 184.2 USD in December of 1984. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Mozambique Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Mozambique decreased to 17 percent in 2007 from 18.70 percent in 2005. Unemployment Rate in Mozambique is reported by the INE, Mozambique. Historically, from 2005 until 2007, Mozambique Unemployment Rate averaged 17.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 18.7 Percent in December of 2005 and a record low of 17.0 Percent in December of 2007. In Mozambique, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mozambique Unemployment Rate.

source: INE, Mozambique

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