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Office

Minister of Defence, Mozambique

Title: Ministro da Defesa Nacional

Current holder

Cristóvão Artur Chume

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Defence of Mozambique?

Cristóvão Artur Chume is the Minister of Defence of Mozambique.

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Sources: Portal do Governo de Moçambique (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).

Mozambique in numbers

Population (2025): 35.8 million; 13th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 659 US$; 49th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 4.4%; 19th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 6.6%; 24th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 90.3%; 9th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 63.8 years; 37th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2022): 61.7%; 35th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 37; 43rd most stable of 54 in Africa

All data on Mozambique · Who Mozambique owes · Natural resources in Mozambique · East Africa compared · Mozambique against its neighbours

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Defence, Mozambique. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/mozambique/minister-of-defence