Lowest Unemployment in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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All Countries · Mozambique

Lowest 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 lowest unemployment rates in Mozambique represent some of the strongest local job markets. Mocuba has an unemployment rate of just 6.6%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Mocuba's unemployment rate of 6.6% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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