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Graduate jobs and salaries in Mozambique
Updated Data years: 2022 How we use data
Quick answer
In Mozambique, employees with tertiary education earned a median of MZN 29,723 a month in 2022 (PPP$ 1,232) — +296% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 7.5%, against 4.7% for all adults aged 25 and over (2022).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +296%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2022)
- MZN 29,723median monthly pay with tertiary education (2022)
- 7.5%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 4.7%, 2022)
- 50.1%unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2022)
Do graduates earn more in Mozambique?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | MZN 3,800 | 158 | -49% |
| Basic education | MZN 5,800 | 240 | -23% |
| Intermediate education | MZN 10,000 | 415 | +33% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | MZN 29,723 | 1,232 | +296% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | MZN 28,000 | 1,161 | +273% |
| Master's or equivalent | MZN 41,416 | 1,717 | +452% |
| All levels | MZN 7,500 | 311 | — |
The degree premium ranks 8 of 128 countries with data. That is above the Sub-Saharan Africa median of +151%.
Which occupations pay the most in Mozambique?
Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2022, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles.
| Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | MZN 30,000 | 1,244 | +300% |
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | MZN 18,000 | 746 | +140% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | MZN 12,050 | 500 | +61% |
| Clerical support workers | MZN 11,000 | 456 | +47% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | MZN 8,000 | 332 | +7% |
| Craft and related trades workers | MZN 7,886 | 327 | +5% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | MZN 6,500 | 269 | -14% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | MZN 4,500 | 187 | -40% |
| Elementary occupations | MZN 4,000 | 166 | -47% |
| All occupations | MZN 7,500 | 311 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Mozambique?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Basic education | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| Intermediate education | 15.1% | 44.8% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 7.5% | 50.1% |
| All levels | 4.7% | 11.7% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 99 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Sub-Saharan Africa median is 8.3%.
Studying and working in Mozambique
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Country context
- Population
- 35.6M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $1,698 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 7.5% (2018)
Questions about graduate jobs in Mozambique
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Mozambique?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Mozambique with tertiary education earned a median of MZN 29,723 a month in 2022, compared with MZN 7,500 for all employees — +296%. The degree premium ranks 8 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Mozambique?
In 2022, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Mozambique was 7.5%, compared with 4.7% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 50.1%.
Which jobs pay the most in Mozambique?
The best-paid occupation group in Mozambique in 2022 was “Managers”, with median monthly earnings of MZN 30,000 (PPP$ 1,244). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of MZN 18,000.
Compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Compare Mozambique side by side
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Madagascar
+68%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2015) -
Côte d’Ivoire
+186%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2022) -
Angola
+200%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Niger
+346%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2022) -
Mali
+161%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — HIES - Household Budget Survey, 2022
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — HIES - Household Budget Survey, 2022
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — HIES - Household Budget Survey, 2022
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
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