U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Full advisory →Is Mozambique safe? 🇲🇿
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Mozambique scores 57/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Mozambique Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Mozambique destination assessed, Jó scores highest (57/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Cabo Delgado Province FCDO advises against all travel to Cabo Delgado Province, except for Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Mozambique destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Mozambique safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryU.S. Department of State | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution | 70 | U.S. Department of State |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2011 | 3.6 / 100k | 75 | World Bank Open Data (2011) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 36/100 | 36 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 36/100 | 36 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 20.1 / 100k | 44 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Mozambique safety FAQ
Is Mozambique safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Mozambique Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Mozambique averages 57/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Mozambique?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Jó currently scores highest at 57/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Mozambique safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.