🇲🇿Mozambique Political Stability: 14.8/100

Mozambique is located on the southeast coast of Africa, covering an area of 309,475 square miles (801,537 km). The country features a diverse terrain, including coastal strips, inland hills, and rugged highlands, with the Zambezi River dividing it into two regions. Mozambique has a tropical climate with a wet season from October to March and a dry season from April to September, experiencing heavy rainfall along the coast and the potential for cyclones during the wet season.

Mozambique has a population where Bantu people make up 97.8%, with significant groups including the Makua, Sena, and Tsonga. Portuguese is the official language, spoken by about 50.3% of the population, while various Bantu languages are also present. The country has a diverse religious landscape, with Christians making up approximately 28% and Muslims around 18% of the population.

World Bank governance: rule of law 10th percentile, corruption control 16th percentile, political stability 9th percentile.

Mozambique's strongest governance dimension is Voice & Accountability at 26/100, placing it in the lower half globally. This indicates relatively strong citizen participation in selecting government, along with freedom of expression, association, and a free media.

The weakest dimension is Political Stability at 9/100. Political instability concerns may affect the overall security environment and long-term predictability.

A moderate spread of 17 points separates the strongest and weakest indicators. This suggests governance strengths in some areas but room for improvement in others. Travelers can generally rely on institutional frameworks, though certain aspects of governance may be less dependable.

Mozambique's fragile governance environment presents real challenges for travelers. Institutional capacity is severely limited across most dimensions. Visitors should expect minimal government services, potential interactions with corruption, and limited recourse through legal systems. Travel to Mozambique requires extensive preparation and risk awareness.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Mozambique as Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). This aligns with a governance profile that, while not without challenges, provides a baseline of institutional functioning.