Online Bill Payments Statistics in Mozambique (2026)
15% of adults in Mozambique paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 16% in 2021 to 15% in 2024 (−1 percentage points). Mozambique ranks #15 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #95 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 15% (2024)
- Online Bill Payments in Mozambique as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −1 pp (2024)
- Down from 16% in 2021 to 15% in 2024 (−1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 7.6% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 7.6% in 2017 to 15% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 16% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 15%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #15 of 36 (2024)
- Mozambique ranks 15 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #95 of 142 (2024)
- Mozambique ranks 95 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 16% (2024)
- Mozambique (15%) is below the average of 16% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 9.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Mozambique, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 20.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Mozambique, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −10.9 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 9.6% for women and 20.5% for men — 10.9 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 12.9% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Mozambique in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −2.2 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (12.9%) are 2.2 percentage points below the national figure (15%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 4.4% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Mozambique in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −10.6 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (4.4%) are 10.6 percentage points below the national figure (15%).
- Internet use in Mozambique (2024)
- 20.5% (2024)
- 20.5% of the population in Mozambique used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 34.6 million (2024)
- Mozambique had a population of 34.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15% | −1.0 pp |
| 2021 | 16% | +8.3 pp |
| 2017 | 7.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Mozambique paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
15% of adults in Mozambique paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online bill payments in Mozambique changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 7.6% in 2017 to 15% in 2024.
How does Mozambique compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Mozambique ranks 15 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 15% versus a regional average of 16% (latest values per country).
Where does Mozambique rank globally on online bill payments?
Mozambique ranks 95 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in online bill payments in Mozambique?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 9.6% for women and 20.5% for men, a gap of 10.9 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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