Angola Population: 32,489,424
Angola is a country located on the west coast of Southern Africa. Angola is officially called the Republic of Angola. Angola is the seventh-largest country in Africa. The country has been occupied from the Paleolithic Era. Angola hosts inhabitants of various ethnicity, tribes, and kingdoms. The official languages of Angola are Chokwe, Kikongo, Kimbundu, and Umbundu. It is a member of the United Nations, OPEC, and African Unions.
Largest City in Angola by Population
The capital city of Angola Luanda is the largest city in terms of population. The country has around 2.5 million people living in it. The city of Luanda is also the main port of Angola. Luanda is the world’s third most populous Portuguese – speaking city.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Luanda | 2,776,168 | Sumbe | 33,277 |
N’dalatando | 383,100 | Menongue | 32,203 |
Huambo | 226,145 | Caxito | 28,224 |
Lobito | 207,932 | Longonjo | 24,346 |
Benguela | 151,226 | Mbanza Congo | 24,220 |
Cuito | 113,624 | Caala | 21,205 |
Lubango | 102,541 | Luena | 21,115 |
Malanje | 87,046 | Lucapa | 20,115 |
Namibe | 80,149 | Camacupa | 19,150 |
Soio | 67,491 | Catabola | 18,855 |
Cabinda | 66,020 | Luau | 18,465 |
Uige | 60,008 | N’zeto | 18,352 |
Saurimo | 40,498 | Catumbela | 16,977 |
Angola Population History
Angola Population is equivalent to 0.42 percent of the total world population. Angola stands 44 in the world by population. The current population of Angola as of 18 February 2020 is 32,476,395. The people belonging to ethnic groups of Ambundu and Ovimbundu constitute the major share of the Angola population.
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 | Global Rank |
2020 | 32,866,272 | 3.27% | 1,040,977 | 6,413 | 16.7 | 5.55 | 26 | 66.70% | 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 | 66.10% | 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 | 65.40% | 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 | 64.80% | 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 | 64.10% | 18,483,603 | 0.39% | 7,464,022,049 | 46 |
2015 | 27,884,381 | 3.61% | 905,627 | 33,253 | 16.4 | 6 | 22 | 63.40% | 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 | 59.80% | 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 | 56.30% | 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 | 50.20% | 8,234,824 | 0.27% | 6,143,493,823 | 57 |
1995 | 13,945,206 | 3.31% | 419,364 | 28,562 | 16.1 | 7.1 | 11 | 45.20% | 6,302,478 | 0.24% | 5,744,212,979 | 60 |
1990 | 11,848,386 | 3.53% | 377,278 | 37,698 | 16.1 | 7.4 | 10 | 38.20% | 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 | 32.30% | 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 | 26.00% | 2,169,810 | 0.19% | 4,458,003,514 | 69 |
1975 | 7,024,000 | 3.58% | 226,727 | 39,960 | 16.9 | 7.5 | 6 | 20.90% | 1,469,515 | 0.17% | 4,079,480,606 | 72 |
1970 | 5,890,365 | 0.41% | 23,959 | -117,457 | 17.6 | 7.3 | 5 | 17.20% | 1,013,531 | 0.16% | 3,700,437,046 | 75 |
1965 | 5,770,570 | 1.13% | 63,127 | -59,343 | 18.4 | 6.9 | 5 | 13.40% | 775,667 | 0.17% | 3,339,583,597 | 68 |
1960 | 5,454,933 | 1.58% | 82,337 | -34,577 | 20.2 | 6.5 | 4 | 10.80% | 588,842 | 0.18% | 3,034,949,748 | 68 |
1955 | 5,043,247 | 2.09% | 99,045 | 0 | 19.6 | 6 | 4 | 9.00% | 455,428 | 0.18% | 2,773,019,936 | 68 |
Angola Population forecast
The population of Angola is estimated to reach about 33 million in 2021 and 34 million in 2022 as per economic models. Though the population of Angola as of Feb 2020 is 32 million, we can see an increase in the Angola population by more than 2 million people in the next two years. The median age of the Angola population is 16.7 years in the year 2020.
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 | Global Rank |
2020 | 32,866,272 | 3.34% | 996,378 | 6,413 | 16.7 | 5.55 | 26 | 66.70% | 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 | 69.80% | 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 | 72.30% | 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 | 74.50% | 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 | 76.20% | 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 | 77.70% | 53,037,025 | 0.72% | 9,481,803,274 | 28 |
2050 | 77,420,346 | 2.54% | 1,824,509 | 20.7 | 5.55 | 62 | 79.00% | 61,131,579 | 0.80% | 9,735,033,990 | 24 |
Demographics of Angola
The Portuguese population dominates Angola, yet we can an increase in the Chinese population in recent years. The female population of Angola is 50.52 percent, and the male population is 49.48 percent. The sex ratio of the total population of Angola is 0.980, which means there are 980 males per 1000 females. The life expectancy of Angola is the lowest in the world, and its infant mortality rate is high.
Politics and Religion of Angola
The Angola government consists of three branches of government – executive, legislative, and Judicial. The constitution of Angola outlines the government structure and duties and rights of the citizen. In Angola, we can find more than 1,000 religious’ communities. Christianity dominates in Angola and includes the Muslim community.
Angola Economy
Oil and diamonds are the two important economic resources of Angola. Angola’s economy is also contributed by gold, copper, and rich wildlife. Angola is the biggest trade and export partner.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |