Highest Income in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by highest income

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Mozambique

Highest Income — Mozambique

1 Mocuba 09 $622

2 Nacala 06 $622

3 Mutuáli 06 $622

4 Murrupula 06 $622

5 Mueda 01 $622

6 Mozambique 06 $622

7 Mossuril 06 $622

8 Morrumbene 03 $622

9 Morrumbala 09 $622

10 Montepuez 01 $622

11 Monapo 06 $622

12 Namaacha 04 $622

13 Mocímboa da Praia 01 $622

14 Mocímboa 01 $622

15 Moatize 08 $622

16 Moamba 04 $622

17 Milange 09 $622

18 Micolene 06 $622

19 Metangula 07 $622

20 Messica 10 $622

21 Meconta 06 $622

22 Maxixe 03 $622

23 Quissico 03 $622

24 Xinavane 04 $622

25 Xilembene 02 $622

26 Xai-Xai 02 $622

27 Vilankulo 03 $622

28 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 $622

29 Ulongué 08 $622

30 Tete 08 $622

31 Songo 08 $622

32 Ribáuè 06 $622

33 Ressano Garcia 04 $622

34 Matola 04 $622

35 Quelimane 09 $622

36 Pemba 01 $622

37 Pebane 09 $622

38 Nhamayabué 08 $622

39 Nhamatanda 05 $622

40 Nampula 06 $622

41 Namialo 06 $622

42 Nametil 06 $622

43 Namapa-erati 06 $622

44 Namacurra 09 $622

45 Chinde 09 $622

46 Ibo 01 $622

47 Iapala 06 $622

48 Homoíne 03 $622

49 Gurúè 09 $622

50 Gorongosa 05 $622

51 Gondola 10 $622

52 Dondo 05 $622

53 Cuamba 07 $622

54 Chokwé 02 $622

55 Chiúre 01 $622

56 Inhambane 03 $622

57 Chimoio 10 $622

58 Chibuto 02 $622

59 Catandica 10 $622

60 Caniçado 02 $622

61 Caia 05 $622

62 Búzi 05 $622

63 Boane 04 $622

64 Bilene 02 $622

65 Beira 05 $622

66 Angoche 06 $622

67 Magude 04 $622

68 Massinga 03 $622

69 Marrupa 07 $622

70 Marromeu 05 $622

71 Marracuene 04 $622

72 Maputo 11 $622

73 Manjacaze 02 $622

74 Manica 10 $622

75 Manhiça 04 $622

76 Mandimba 07 $622

77 Malema 06 $622

78 Alto Molocue 09 $622

79 Maganja 09 $622

80 Macomia 01 $622

81 Macia 02 $622

82 Machipanda 10 $622

83 Luabo 09 $622

84 Lichinga 07 $622

85 Insaca 07 $622

86 Inhassoro 03 $622

87 Inharrime 03 $622

88 Inhaminga 05 $622

The highest-income cities in Mozambique represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Mocuba leads with a median household income of $622. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Mocuba earn $622 — that's -99% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 06 is well-represented with 5 cities in the top income rankings.

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