Angola
AGOSub-Saharan Africa Lower middle incomeCapital: LuandaEconomy
Fiscal
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71/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$115
2027▲ 4.5%
Population
37.9M
2024▲ 3.1%
GDP per Capita
$2,727
2027▲ 1.0%
Life Expectancy
64.6 years
2023▲ 0.6%
Angola in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Angola· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Angola
Angola's GDP is $109.86B (2026), with a population of 37.9M, and GDP per capita of $2,701. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 2.1%, inflation at 16.3%, government debt at 63.2% of GDP, life expectancy of 64.6 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Located in Sub-Saharan Africa, this lower middle-income country has a GDP of $109.86 billion in 2026, ranking 73rd globally. The economy is projected to grow by 2.1% in real terms, with a GDP per capita of $3,000. The country's economic landscape is significantly influenced by its trade openness, with trade accounting for 50.8% of GDP. However, foreign direct investment inflows are negative at -1.1% of GDP, indicating potential challenges in attracting investment. Inflation remains high at 16.3%, posing a challenge to economic stability. The population is estimated at 37.9 million in 2024, with a life expectancy at birth of 64.6 years. The fertility rate is relatively high at 5.1 births per woman. Health spending is modest, at 2.5% of GDP, which may impact public health outcomes. Unemployment stands at 14.1% in 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in job creation and economic diversification. The Gross National Income per capita is $3,000, underscoring the need for sustained economic growth and development.
▶Economy30 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Fiscal & Monetary21 indicators · 2024–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Trade15 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 50.8% | 2024 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 31.5% | 2024 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 19.4% | 2024 | ▼ 6.5% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $31.80B | 2024 | ▼ 8.2% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $19.55B | 2024 | ▼ 11.9% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $39.41B | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $14.77B | 2024 | ▼ 5.9% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | -1.1% | 2024 | ▲ 44.5% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 0.0% | 2024 | ▲ 5.2% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $-1.11B | 2024 | ▲ 47.6% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $51.0M | 2024 | ▲ 323.0% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▲ 348.8% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 16.7% | 2024 | ▼ 28.9% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 6.2% | 2024 | ▲ 60.0% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $6.31B | 2024 | ▲ 50.8% | WB |
▶External Debt7 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GNI) | 79.6% | 2024 | ▲ 6.7% | WB |
| External Debt Stocks (USD) | $58.73B | 2024 | ▲ 2.5% | WB |
| Total Debt Service (% of GNI) | 11.5% | 2024 | ▼ 9.2% | WB |
| Present Value of External Debt (USD) | $42.53B | 2024 | — | WB |
| Use of IMF Credit (USD) | $5.06B | 2024 | ▼ 7.1% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | 0.1% | 2023 | ▲ 90.7% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (USD) | $147.2M | 2023 | ▲ 53.4% | WB |
▶Finance8 indicators · 2014–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit by Financial Sector (% of GDP) | 14.6% | 2024 | ▼ 11.0% | WB |
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 7.3% | 2024 | ▼ 3.8% | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 10.0% | 2021 | ▲ 11.8% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 15.0% | 2021 | ▲ 22.7% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 29.3% | 2014 | — | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 22.3% | 2014 | — | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 36.1% | 2014 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%) | 4.5% | 2024 | — | WB |
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Get Electricity (days) | 63 | 2024 | — | WB |
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%) | 19.1% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Top Manager (%) | 26.8% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%) | 10.4% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Offering Training (%) | 30.2% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Average Firm Age (years) | 29 years | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Computers (%) | 52.5% | 2024 | — | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37.9M | 2024 | ▲ 3.1% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 3.0% | 2024 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 29 | 2023 | ▲ 3.1% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 1.2M | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 1.2M | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 70.7% | 2024 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 26.8M | 2024 | ▲ 4.3% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 29.3% | 2024 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 64.6 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 62.1 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 67.1 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 5.1 | 2023 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 37.6 | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 6.9 | 2023 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Net Migration | -3,524 | 2025 | ▼ 34.0% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 44.4% | 2024 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 52.8% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 2.9% | 2024 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 89.4% | 2024 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 5.4% | 2024 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 84.0% | 2024 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 271.1 | 2023 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 184.3 | 2023 | ▼ 2.3% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 16.3M | 2025 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 74.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 72.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 77.5% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 14.1% | 2025 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 14.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 14.0% | 2025 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 27.2% | 2025 | ▲ 1.8% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 51.9% | 2025 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 7.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 40.9% | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 75.4% | 2022 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 66.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 24.1% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 26.2% | 2022 | ▼ 18.6% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 9.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 49.4% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 64.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 75.9% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 24.8% | 2022 | ▲ 14.5% | WB |
▶Education17 indicators · 2006–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 2.5% | 2023 | ▲ 5.3% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 6.5% | 2025 | ▲ 2.4% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 86.7% | 2023 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 51.5% | 2023 | ▼ 3.1% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 10.0% | 2024 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 47.9% | 2023 | ▼ 20.3% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 42.1% | 2023 | ▼ 6.3% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 2.3M | 2023 | — | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 1.1M | 2023 | — | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 96,016 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 91,250 | 2023 | ▲ 3.6% | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary | 50 | 2015 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Secondary | 27 | 2016 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 31.4% | 2006 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 31.9 | 2009 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 42.4% | 2006 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 8.7% | 2006 | — | WB |
▶Health38 indicators · 2015–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment16 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 0.7 | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 28 | 2024 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 423 | 2022 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 393 | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 91.7% | 2021 | ▲ 8.1% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 52.9% | 2021 | ▼ 12.0% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 51.1% | 2023 | ▲ 5.4% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 50.2% | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 25.1 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 52.1% | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 649,422 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 4.3% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 7.7% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 68.0% | 2024 | ▲ 1.1% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 50.3% | 2022 | ▲ 0.5% | WHO |
▶Agriculture11 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 36.9% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 1,062 | 2023 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 124.1 | 2022 | ▲ 5.6% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 122.5 | 2022 | ▲ 5.4% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 130.7 | 2022 | ▲ 6.5% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 3.1M | 2023 | ▲ 2.1% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 548,232 | 2023 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 6 | 2023 | ▼ 54.6% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 22.5% | 2023 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 0.5% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 3.3M | 2023 | ▲ 4.9% | WB |
▶Technology10 indicators · 2019–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 44.8% | 2023 | ▲ 6.4% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 70 | 2023 | ▲ 5.2% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 0.4 | 2023 | ▼ 3.4% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 48.5 | 2024 | ▲ 20.6% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 2 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 108 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 45 | 2022 | ▲ 6.2% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $64.1M | 2024 | ▼ 28.7% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 22.3% | 2024 | ▼ 50.9% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $28.8M | 2024 | ▼ 16.5% | WB |
▶Infrastructure6 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 1.3M | 2023 | ▲ 47.5% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 70.7 | 2023 | ▲ 17.2% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 654,590 | 2022 | ▲ 8.2% | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 2.10 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 16.2% | 2022 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender6 indicators · 2016–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 39.5% | 2024 | ▲ 17.6% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 74.2% | 2022 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 14.4% | 2025 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 140.8 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 0.64 | 2016 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 0.94 | 2018 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | -0.61 | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | -1.01 | 2023 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Political Stability | -0.34 | 2023 | ▲ 45.8% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | -0.76 | 2023 | ▼ 25.5% | WB |
| Rule of Law | -1.1 | 2023 | ▼ 7.5% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | -0.74 | 2023 | ▲ 8.7% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 29.2% | 2023 | ▼ 3.1% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 14.6% | 2023 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 14.6% | 2023 | ▼ 11.4% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 32.2% | 2023 | ▲ 39.4% | WB |
▶Military5 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 1.0% | 2024 | ▼ 28.9% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $922.1M | 2024 | ▼ 26.1% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 117,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 0.9% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 4.9% | 2024 | ▼ 16.8% | WB |
▶Social Protection4 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.36 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.36 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.37 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 4.2 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism5 indicators · 2019–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 218,000 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $19.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $691.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 0.1% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $3.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development6 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 4.2% | 2024 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 10.0M | 2025 | ▲ 3.9% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 35.9% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) | 25.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 62.7% | 2022 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▼ 25.4% | WB |
