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Quick answer: Mozambique has an estimated 7,947 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 28 a day, 30.1 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #7 of 195). 0 accident reports from Mozambique were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 119 (police) / 117 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the left.

7,947
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
28
Est. Deaths Per Day
10,204 per year
30.1
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#7
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Mozambique
Mozambique
About Mozambique

Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest. The sovereign state is separated from the Comoros, Mayotte, and Madagascar through the Mozambique Channel to the east. The capital and largest city is Maputo.

Capital
Maputo
Population
29,668,834 (2017)
Area
801,590 km²
Calling code
+258
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
Mozambican metical
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
119 (police) / 117 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
30.1

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

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Mozambique Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Copernicus GloFAS · 30-day outlook

River flood outlook for Mozambique

None of the 1 monitored gauge is forecast above 1.5× recent flow in the next 31 days. Model guidance only; official warnings come from the national flood agency. All monitored rivers →

River · gaugeNow (m³/s)30-day medianForecast peakPeak dateOutlook
Zambezi Tete1,8611,8571,861 (+0%)2026-10-12Normal
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Mozambique — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Mozambique over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Mozambique

In Mozambique, dial 119 (police) / 117 (ambulance). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Mozambique

Mozambique has an estimated road traffic death rate of 30.1 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 33,900,000, that translates to about 10,204 deaths every year — 28 every single day.

Globally it ranks #7 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Mozambique — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Mozambique, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 11.3%.

Compare

Mozambique vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Mozambique 30.1 10,204 7,947
Malawi 31 6,479 5,045
Zimbabwe 34.7 5,795 4,513
Eswatini 26.9 323 251
Zambia 23.7 4,882 3,802
Questions

Mozambique — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Mozambique per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Mozambique records an estimated 10,204 road traffic deaths per year — about 28 per day. That is a rate of 30.1 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Mozambique in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Mozambique is around 7,947. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Mozambique dangerous?
Mozambique has a road death rate of 30.1 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Mozambique?
In Mozambique, dial 119 (police) / 117 (ambulance). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Mozambique come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Mozambique by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Mozambique drive on?
Mozambique drives on the left. The general drink-driving limit is 0.06 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 120 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Mozambique.