Angola
Country statistics · 1990–present
Angola at a Glance
Angola is home to 37.9 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $3,655, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 64.8 years, well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 37.9 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 37.2 and a death rate of 6.8 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 30.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 1 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Angola is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $164 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $3,655 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.0% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 64.8 years (2024), well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges. Current health expenditure per person is $76 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 68.2% (2023), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 40.7% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access.