- The current population of Angola is 35,487,732 as of Thursday, January 26, 2023, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.
- Angola 2020 population is estimated at 32,866,272 people at mid year according to UN data.
- Angola population is equivalent to 0.42% of the total world population.
- Angola ranks number 44 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population.
- The population density in Angola is 26 per Km2 (68 people per mi2).
- The total land area is 1,246,700 Km2 (481,353 sq. miles)
- 66.7 % of the population is urban (21,936,953 people in 2020)
- The median age in Angola is 16.7 years.
Population of Angola (2020 and historical)
| Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country's Share of World Pop | World Population | Angola Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32,866,272 | 3.27 % | 1,040,977 | 6,413 | 16.7 | 5.55 | 26 | 66.7 % | 21,936,953 | 0.42 % | 7,794,798,739 | 44 |
| 2019 | 31,825,295 | 3.30 % | 1,015,508 | 6,413 | 16.4 | 5.91 | 26 | 66.1 % | 21,035,940 | 0.41 % | 7,713,468,100 | 45 |
| 2018 | 30,809,787 | 3.33 % | 993,021 | 6,413 | 16.4 | 5.91 | 25 | 65.4 % | 20,161,538 | 0.40 % | 7,631,091,040 | 45 |
| 2017 | 29,816,766 | 3.38 % | 974,277 | 6,413 | 16.4 | 5.91 | 24 | 64.8 % | 19,311,639 | 0.40 % | 7,547,858,925 | 45 |
| 2016 | 28,842,489 | 3.44 % | 958,108 | 6,413 | 16.4 | 5.91 | 23 | 64.1 % | 18,483,603 | 0.39 % | 7,464,022,049 | 46 |
| 2015 | 27,884,381 | 3.61 % | 905,627 | 33,253 | 16.4 | 6.00 | 22 | 63.4 % | 17,675,745 | 0.38 % | 7,379,797,139 | 46 |
| 2010 | 23,356,246 | 3.75 % | 784,529 | 71,460 | 16.4 | 6.35 | 19 | 59.8 % | 13,970,854 | 0.34 % | 6,956,823,603 | 50 |
| 2005 | 19,433,602 | 3.46 % | 607,626 | 52,220 | 16.4 | 6.55 | 16 | 56.3 % | 10,949,424 | 0.30 % | 6,541,907,027 | 55 |
| 2000 | 16,395,473 | 3.29 % | 490,053 | 39,960 | 16.3 | 6.75 | 13 | 50.2 % | 8,234,824 | 0.27 % | 6,143,493,823 | 57 |
| 1995 | 13,945,206 | 3.31 % | 419,364 | 28,562 | 16.1 | 7.10 | 11 | 45.2 % | 6,302,478 | 0.24 % | 5,744,212,979 | 60 |
| 1990 | 11,848,386 | 3.53 % | 377,278 | 37,698 | 16.1 | 7.40 | 10 | 38.2 % | 4,520,997 | 0.22 % | 5,327,231,061 | 59 |
| 1985 | 9,961,997 | 3.62 % | 324,142 | 46,830 | 16.3 | 7.46 | 8 | 32.3 % | 3,218,567 | 0.20 % | 4,870,921,740 | 64 |
| 1980 | 8,341,289 | 3.50 % | 263,458 | 39,960 | 16.8 | 7.46 | 7 | 26.0 % | 2,169,810 | 0.19 % | 4,458,003,514 | 69 |
| 1975 | 7,024,000 | 3.58 % | 226,727 | 39,960 | 16.9 | 7.50 | 6 | 20.9 % | 1,469,515 | 0.17 % | 4,079,480,606 | 72 |
| 1970 | 5,890,365 | 0.41 % | 23,959 | -117,457 | 17.6 | 7.30 | 5 | 17.2 % | 1,013,531 | 0.16 % | 3,700,437,046 | 75 |
| 1965 | 5,770,570 | 1.13 % | 63,127 | -59,343 | 18.4 | 6.90 | 5 | 13.4 % | 775,667 | 0.17 % | 3,339,583,597 | 68 |
| 1960 | 5,454,933 | 1.58 % | 82,337 | -34,577 | 20.2 | 6.50 | 4 | 10.8 % | 588,842 | 0.18 % | 3,034,949,748 | 68 |
| 1955 | 5,043,247 | 2.09 % | 99,045 | 0 | 19.6 | 6.00 | 4 | 9.0 % | 455,428 | 0.18 % | 2,773,019,936 | 68 |
Source: Worldometer (www.Worldometers.info)
Elaboration of data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects: The 2019 Revision. (Medium-fertility variant).
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Angola Population Forecast
-1,000
| Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country's Share of World Pop | World Population | Angola Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32,866,272 | 3.34 % | 996,378 | 6,413 | 16.7 | 5.55 | 26 | 66.7 % | 21,936,953 | 0.42 % | 7,794,798,739 | 44 |
| 2025 | 38,478,226 | 3.20 % | 1,122,391 | 0 | 17.2 | 5.55 | 31 | 69.8 % | 26,847,887 | 0.47 % | 8,184,437,460 | 41 |
| 2030 | 44,834,712 | 3.11 % | 1,271,297 | -1,000 | 17.9 | 5.55 | 36 | 72.3 % | 32,437,132 | 0.52 % | 8,548,487,400 | 37 |
| 2035 | 51,952,545 | 2.99 % | 1,423,567 | -1,000 | 18.6 | 5.55 | 42 | 74.5 % | 38,691,449 | 0.58 % | 8,887,524,213 | 35 |
| 2040 | 59,782,170 | 2.85 % | 1,565,925 | -999 | 19.2 | 5.55 | 48 | 76.2 % | 45,556,399 | 0.65 % | 9,198,847,240 | 30 |
| 2045 | 68,297,800 | 2.70 % | 1,703,126 | -1,000 | 19.9 | 5.55 | 55 | 77.7 % | 53,037,025 | 0.72 % | 9,481,803,274 | 28 |
| 2050 | 77,420,346 | 2.54 % | 1,824,509 | 20.7 | 5.55 | 62 | 79.0 % | 61,131,579 | 0.80 % | 9,735,033,990 | 24 |
Source: Worldometer (www.Worldometers.info)
Elaboration of data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects: The 2019 Revision. (Medium-fertility variant).
Main Page: Demographics of Angola
Life Expectancy
62.22 years
(life expectancy at birth, both sexes)
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Infant Mortality
53.4
(infant deaths per 1,000 live births)
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Deaths under age 5
70.3
(per 1,000 live births)
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Main Cities by Population in Angola
(includes boroughs, districts, urban agglomerations, etc.)
| # | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luanda | 2,776,168 |
| 2 | N'dalatando | 383,100 |
| 3 | Huambo | 226,145 |
| 4 | Lobito | 207,932 |
| 5 | Benguela | 151,226 |
| 6 | Cuito | 113,624 |
| 7 | Lubango | 102,541 |
| 8 | Malanje | 87,046 |
| 9 | Namibe | 80,149 |
| 10 | Soio | 67,491 |
| 11 | Cabinda | 66,020 |
| 12 | Uige | 60,008 |
| 13 | Saurimo | 40,498 |
| 14 | Sumbe | 33,277 |
| 15 | Menongue | 32,203 |
| 16 | Caxito | 28,224 |
| 17 | Longonjo | 24,346 |
| 18 | Mbanza Congo | 24,220 |
| 19 | Caala | 21,205 |
| 20 | Luena | 21,115 |
| 21 | Lucapa | 20,115 |
| 22 | Camacupa | 19,150 |
| 23 | Catabola | 18,855 |
| 24 | Luau | 18,465 |
| 25 | N'zeto | 18,352 |
| 26 | Catumbela | 16,977 |
See also
- Demographics of Angola
- Median Age (Historical Chart)
- Total Fertility Rate (Historical Chart)
- Urban vs. Rural Population (Historical Chart)
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Angola
- Africa Population
- World Population
- World Map
- World Population by Country
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Notes
The Angola Population (Live) counter shows a continuously updated estimate of the current population of Angola delivered by Worldometer's RTS algorithm, which processes data collected from the United Nations Population Division.
The Population of Angola (1950 - 2019) chart plots the total population count as of July 1 of each year, from 1950 to 2019.
The Yearly Population Growth Rate chart plots the annual percentage changes in population registered on July 1 of each year, from 1951 to 2019. This value can differ from the Yearly % Change shown in the historical table, which shows the last year equivalent percentage change assuming homogeneous change in the preceding five year period.
Definitions
Year: as of July 1 of the year indicated.
Population: Overall total population (both sexes and all ages) in the country as of July 1 of the year indicated, as estimated by the United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects: The 2019 Revision. For forecasted years, the U.N. medium-fertility variant is used.
Yearly % Change: For 2019: percentage change in total population over the last year (from July 1, 2018 to June 30 2019). For all other years: latest year annual percentage change equivalent assuming homogeneous change in the preceding five year period, calculated through reverse compounding.
Yearly Change: For 2019: absolute change in total population (increase or decrease in number of people) over the last year (from July 1, 2018 to June 30 2019). For all other years: average annual numerical change over the preceding five year period.
Migrants (net): The average annual number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants over the preceding five year period (running from July 1 to June 30 of the initial and final years), or subsequent five year period (for 2016 data). A negative number means that there are more emigrants than immigrants.
Median Age: age that divides the population into two numerically equal groups: half of the people are older than the median age indicated and half are younger. This parameter provides an indication of age distribution.
Fertility Rate: (Total Fertility Rate, or TFR), it is expressed as children per woman. It is calculated as the average number of children an average woman will have during her reproductive period (15 to 49 years old) based on the current fertility rates of every age group in the country, and assuming she is not subject to mortality.
Density (P/Km²): (Population Density) Population per square Kilometer (Km²).
Urban Pop % : Urban population as a percentage of total population.
Urban Population: Population living in areas classified as urban according to the criteria used by each country.
Country's Share of World Pop: Total population in the country as a percentage of total World Population as of July 1 of the year indicated.
World Population: Total World Population as of July 1 of the year indicated.
Global Rank: Position held by Angola in the list of all countries worldwide ranked by population (from the highest population to the lowest population) as of July 1 of the year indicated.
FAQs
Is the population of Angola increasing or decreasing? ›
Angola - Total population
In 2022, population for Angola was 35.6 million persons. Over the last 50 years, population of Angola grew substantially from 6.58 million to 35.6 million persons rising at an increasing annual rate that reached a maximum of 3.83% in 2011 and then decreased to 3.15% in 2022.
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Angola Population Clock.
| Angola Population (as of 1/13/2023) | 36,154,647 |
|---|---|
| Population Change Since Jan. 1 | 39,559 |
For comparison, the population change in Africa is forecast at 2.37 percent yearly in the same period. The end of a three-decade civil war in 2002, combined with high fertility rates, influenced the recent rapid growth in Angola. By 2025, almost 36 million people are expected to be living in the country.
What is the world population 2023? ›The projected world population on Jan. 1, 2023, is 7,942,645,086, an increase of 73,772,634, or 0.94%, from New Year's Day 2022. During January 2023, 4.3 births and 2.0 deaths are expected worldwide every 1 second.
What percent of Angola is white? ›In addition, mixed race (European and African) people amount to about 30%, with (15%) population of whites, mainly ethnically Portuguese.
Why is Angola poorly developed? ›The devastation of war, the high fertility rate, limited access to healthcare, lack of quality education for all and income inequality partially due to government corruption are the primary causes of poverty in Angola.
Is Angola a growing country? ›...
Economy of Angola.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Gini coefficient | 51.3 high (2018) |
| Human Development Index | 0.574 medium (2018) (149th) 0.392 low IHDI (2018) |
Angola's economy grew by 0.7% in 2021 after contracting by 5.4% in 2020. Per capita income contracted by 2.6% in 2021 due to slower GDP growth and high population growth, estimated at 3%.
Why is the birth rate high in Angola? ›Contraceptive use and family planning education is low in Angola. Consequently, it has the ninth- highest fertility rate in the world. On average, a woman gives birth to more than five kids in her lifetime.
What is so special about Angola? ›It is the largest and wealthiest of the Portuguese-speaking African states, and Portuguese influences have been felt for some 500 years, although Angola acquired its present boundaries only in 1891. An anticolonial struggle that began in 1961 finally led to independence in 1975.
Is Angola a good place to live? ›
Angola has had a reputation as one of the most expensive cities to live in, but in recent years, the cost of living has reduced quite a bit. The biggest part of an expat's income will most likely be devoted to schools and accommodation. Imported produce can be expensive, but locally-sourced items are much cheaper.
How politically stable is Angola? ›The country has been politically stable since the end of the civil war in 2002. Peaceful general elections were held in August 2017, when the ruling MPLA retained power, but elected a new President – João Lourenço. This was the first change of leadership in 38 years.
Is Earth's human population declining? ›The global growth rate in absolute numbers accelerated to a peak of 92.8 million in 1990, but has declined to 80.0 million in 2019. Long-term projections indicate that the growth rate of the human population of this planet will continue to decline and that before the end of the 21st century, it will reach zero.
Which country has the most population in 2023? ›The world is the most populated country is the India according to the world population review 2023.
What will the US population be in 2023? ›In CBO's projections, the U.S. population increases from 336 million people in 2023 to 373 million people in 2053.
What is the current population of Angola 2022? ›The population of Angola in 2022 was 35,588,987, a 3.15% increase from 2021. The population of Angola in 2021 was 34,503,774, a 3.22% increase from 2020.
Is Africa's population increasing or decreasing? ›As the population of the world's rich countries shrinks and ages, African nations are experiencing rapid growth.
What population stage is Angola in? ›Angola's population pyramid is typical of Stage 2 of the demographic transition.