# Mozambique youth employment and entrepreneurship trends

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mozambique-youth-employment-and-entrepreneurship-trends
> Updated: 2026-11-02T08:44:55.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Data from an Afrobarometer study conducted by CS Research highlights significant labor market challenges for young people aged 18 to 35 in Mozambique. The findings indicate that 65% of this demographic are unemployed and actively seeking work, while 21% are unemployed and not looking for work.

Regarding career aspirations, 46% of respondents expressed a desire to start their own business, 31% preferred the public sector, and 13% preferred private companies. Major barriers to employment include a lack of training, cited by 30%, and a lack of required experience, cited by 19%. In terms of public spending priorities, 51% of those surveyed advocated for job creation, 20% for access to credit for small businesses, and 8% for vocational training.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Youth employment and migration trends reported in Mozambique and Portugal

Surveys in Mozambique show 65% of youth are unemployed, with many turning to entrepreneurship. In Portugal, 51% of young adults have considered emigrating, driven by salary and quality of life concerns.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-employment-and-migration-trends-reported-in-mozambique-and-portugal

### 2026-10-29: YoungColor Mozambique launches youth employment and business barometer

YoungColor Mozambique launched a weekly publication analyzing youth employment and entrepreneurship trends in Mozambique to support business and marketing decision-making.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youngcolor-mozambique-launches-youth-employment-and-business-barometer

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