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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
Paternalistic Conservatism
Closest personality
Benjamin Disraeli
Flag: Mozambique

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal26%
    Unitary74%
  • Representation

    Leaning · Democracy
    Democracy69%
    Autocracy31%
  • Power

    Leaning · Security
    Security72%
    Liberty28%
  • Immigration

    Balanced
    Assimilation54%
    Multiculturalism46%
  • Diplomacy

    Leaning · Pacifist
    Militarist40%
    Pacifist61%
  • Intervention

    Leaning · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist63%
    Nationalist38%
  • Economy

    Balanced
    Public56%
    Private44%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning70%
    Free market30%
  • Trade

    Leaning · Globalism
    Protectionism43%
    Globalism58%
  • Religion

    Leaning · Religious
    Irreligious34%
    Religious66%
  • Morality

    Strong · Traditionalist
    Progressive24%
    Traditionalist76%
  • Technology

    Balanced
    Technology49%
    Biology51%

What sets Mozambique apart

Most unusual position

Representation

Leans further toward democracy than 61% of the 256 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 52Mozambique 69

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

Most common position

Structure

On Structure, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 27Mozambique 26

Here it shares common ground with most countries.