Highest Unemployment in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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All Countries · Mozambique

Highest Unemployment — Mozambique

1 Mocuba 09 6.6%

2 Nacala 06 6.6%

3 Mutuáli 06 6.6%

4 Murrupula 06 6.6%

5 Mueda 01 6.6%

6 Mozambique 06 6.6%

7 Mossuril 06 6.6%

8 Morrumbene 03 6.6%

9 Morrumbala 09 6.6%

10 Montepuez 01 6.6%

11 Monapo 06 6.6%

12 Namaacha 04 6.6%

13 Mocímboa da Praia 01 6.6%

14 Mocímboa 01 6.6%

15 Moatize 08 6.6%

16 Moamba 04 6.6%

17 Milange 09 6.6%

18 Micolene 06 6.6%

19 Metangula 07 6.6%

20 Messica 10 6.6%

21 Meconta 06 6.6%

22 Maxixe 03 6.6%

23 Quissico 03 6.6%

24 Xinavane 04 6.6%

25 Xilembene 02 6.6%

26 Xai-Xai 02 6.6%

27 Vilankulo 03 6.6%

28 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 6.6%

29 Ulongué 08 6.6%

30 Tete 08 6.6%

31 Songo 08 6.6%

32 Ribáuè 06 6.6%

33 Ressano Garcia 04 6.6%

34 Matola 04 6.6%

35 Quelimane 09 6.6%

36 Pemba 01 6.6%

37 Pebane 09 6.6%

38 Nhamayabué 08 6.6%

39 Nhamatanda 05 6.6%

40 Nampula 06 6.6%

41 Namialo 06 6.6%

42 Nametil 06 6.6%

43 Namapa-erati 06 6.6%

44 Namacurra 09 6.6%

45 Chinde 09 6.6%

46 Ibo 01 6.6%

47 Iapala 06 6.6%

48 Homoíne 03 6.6%

49 Gurúè 09 6.6%

50 Gorongosa 05 6.6%

51 Gondola 10 6.6%

52 Dondo 05 6.6%

53 Cuamba 07 6.6%

54 Chokwé 02 6.6%

55 Chiúre 01 6.6%

56 Inhambane 03 6.6%

57 Chimoio 10 6.6%

58 Chibuto 02 6.6%

59 Catandica 10 6.6%

60 Caniçado 02 6.6%

61 Caia 05 6.6%

62 Búzi 05 6.6%

63 Boane 04 6.6%

64 Bilene 02 6.6%

65 Beira 05 6.6%

66 Angoche 06 6.6%

67 Magude 04 6.6%

68 Massinga 03 6.6%

69 Marrupa 07 6.6%

70 Marromeu 05 6.6%

71 Marracuene 04 6.6%

72 Maputo 11 6.6%

73 Manjacaze 02 6.6%

74 Manica 10 6.6%

75 Manhiça 04 6.6%

76 Mandimba 07 6.6%

77 Malema 06 6.6%

78 Alto Molocue 09 6.6%

79 Maganja 09 6.6%

80 Macomia 01 6.6%

81 Macia 02 6.6%

82 Machipanda 10 6.6%

83 Luabo 09 6.6%

84 Lichinga 07 6.6%

85 Insaca 07 6.6%

86 Inhassoro 03 6.6%

87 Inharrime 03 6.6%

88 Inhaminga 05 6.6%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Mozambique face significant economic challenges. Mocuba has an unemployment rate of 6.6%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Mocuba, about 1 in 15 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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