Rank #6 by World Population
🇦🇴Angola
Angola has a population of 36,749,906, ranking #6 in the world. The capital is Luanda. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
36,749,906
Population
#6
World Rank
64.6
Life Expectancy
$2,916
GDP Per Capita
Angola, #6 by world population
Angola Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Angola had a population of 5,231,654 in 1960 and 37,885,849 in 2024, a 7.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 37,885,849 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.15%.
37,885,849
Population (2024)
5,231,654
Population (1960)
37,885,849
Peak (2024)
3.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,231,654 |
| 1961 | 5,301,583 |
| 1962 | 5,354,310 |
| 1963 | 5,408,320 |
| 1964 | 5,464,187 |
| 1965 | 5,521,981 |
| 1966 | 5,581,386 |
| 1967 | 5,641,807 |
| 1968 | 5,702,699 |
| 1969 | 5,763,685 |
| 1970 | 5,852,788 |
| 1971 | 5,991,102 |
| 1972 | 6,174,262 |
| 1973 | 6,388,528 |
| 1974 | 6,613,367 |
| 1975 | 6,842,947 |
| 1976 | 7,074,664 |
| 1977 | 7,317,829 |
| 1978 | 7,576,734 |
| 1979 | 7,847,207 |
| 1980 | 8,133,872 |
| 1981 | 8,435,607 |
| 1982 | 8,751,648 |
| 1983 | 9,082,983 |
| 1984 | 9,425,917 |
| 1985 | 9,779,120 |
| 1986 | 10,139,450 |
| 1987 | 10,497,858 |
| 1988 | 10,861,291 |
| 1989 | 11,238,562 |
| 1990 | 11,626,360 |
| 1991 | 12,023,529 |
| 1992 | 12,423,712 |
| 1993 | 12,827,135 |
| 1994 | 13,249,764 |
| 1995 | 13,699,778 |
| 1996 | 14,170,973 |
| 1997 | 14,660,413 |
| 1998 | 15,159,370 |
| 1999 | 15,667,235 |
| 2000 | 16,194,869 |
| 2001 | 16,747,208 |
| 2002 | 17,327,699 |
| 2003 | 17,943,712 |
| 2004 | 18,600,423 |
| 2005 | 19,291,161 |
| 2006 | 20,015,279 |
| 2007 | 20,778,561 |
| 2008 | 21,578,655 |
| 2009 | 22,414,773 |
| 2010 | 23,294,825 |
| 2011 | 24,218,352 |
| 2012 | 25,177,394 |
| 2013 | 26,165,620 |
| 2014 | 27,160,769 |
| 2015 | 28,157,798 |
| 2016 | 29,183,070 |
| 2017 | 30,234,839 |
| 2018 | 31,297,155 |
| 2019 | 32,375,632 |
| 2020 | 33,451,132 |
| 2021 | 34,532,429 |
| 2022 | 35,635,029 |
| 2023 | 36,749,906 |
| 2024 | 37,885,849 |
Demographics
| Population | 36,749,906 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.08% |
| Urban Population | 69.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 5.12 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 64.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 33.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 68.2% |
Economy & Trade
$2,916
GDP Per Capita
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
53.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
2.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.24
Physicians per 1,000
2.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
68.2%
Literacy Rate
33.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
51.1%
Electricity Access
35.8%
Internet Users
44
Mobile Subs per 100
29.5
People per km2
-995
Net Migration
Environment
52.1%
Forest Area
Angola Climate
Angola has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F) and receives about 491 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.3°C
Avg Temp
491
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 33 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 55 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 129 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 164 mm |
| May | 26° / 80° | 19 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 0 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 1 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 2 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 6 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 41 mm |
| December | 26° / 80° | 41 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Angola
The most comfortable months to visit Angola are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 18°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Angola has a population of 36,749,906, ranking #6 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 3.08%.
Life expectancy in Angola is 64.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 33.0 per 1,000 live births.
Angola's GDP per capita is $2,916. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
69.9% of Angola's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 29.5 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Angola is 68.2%. The country spends 2.5% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Angola are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Angola has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C and about 491 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically March and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Angola is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 36,749,906. Its population is growing quickly, by about 3.1% a year.
GDP per capita is roughly $2,916, placing Angola among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 64.6 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 5.1 births per woman, and 69.9% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.