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Mozambique

A presidential republic ruled by Frelimo since independence from Portugal in 1975, Mozambique overcame civil war, faces a jihadist insurgency in Cabo Delgado, violently disputed elections in 2024 and an economy of gas, coal and farming.

Predominant spectrum
Right
Closest ideology
Moderating Monarchism
Closest personality
Rong Yiren
Flag: Mozambique

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal21%
    Unitary79%
  • Representation

    Leaning · Autocracy
    Democracy35%
    Autocracy65%
  • Power

    Strong · Security
    Security76%
    Liberty25%
  • Immigration

    Balanced
    Assimilation45%
    Multiculturalism56%
  • Diplomacy

    Leaning · Pacifist
    Militarist40%
    Pacifist61%
  • Intervention

    Leaning · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist66%
    Nationalist34%
  • Economy

    Leaning · Public
    Public58%
    Private42%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning68%
    Free market32%
  • Trade

    Leaning · Globalism
    Protectionism41%
    Globalism59%
  • Religion

    Balanced
    Irreligious54%
    Religious46%
  • Morality

    Leaning · Traditionalist
    Progressive28%
    Traditionalist72%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Technology
    Technology64%
    Biology36%

What sets Mozambique apart

Most unusual position

Religion

Leans further toward irreligious than 73% of the 293 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 33Mozambique 54

Of all the axes, Religion is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Morality

On Morality, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 28Mozambique 28

Here it shares common ground with most countries.