People & economy

Angola: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

The numbers behind a trip to Angola: who lives there, how the economy and prices compare, how many tourists visit, and what healthcare and internet access are like.

Population & Geography

Population
30,809,762
#45 of 197 countries
Area
1,246,700 km²
#24 of 248 countries
Density
24.7 / km²
#193 of 245 countries

Angola has a population of 30,809,762 spread across 1,246,700 km², giving it an average density of 24.7 people per km².

Demographics

Median Age
16.6
Life Expectancy
62.9 yrs
Literacy Rate
66.2%
Government
presidential republic
Ethnic Groups
Religions
GDP by Sector

Population Trends

How a country's age structure is shifting tells you a lot about what to expect on the ground. A growing elderly population often means better healthcare and higher costs, while a young population signals energy and growth but potentially less developed infrastructure.

Age Structure Over Time
Population Growth Rate (%)
Urban vs Rural (%)
Birth & Death Rates (per 1,000)

Economy & Cost of Living

Understanding the local economy helps travellers budget effectively and set expectations. Angola is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank. Prices are roughly 30% of US levels, meaning your money goes significantly further here: accommodation, food, and transport are very affordable by Western standards.

Income Level
Lower middle income
GDP per Capita
$2,916
Cost of Living
30% of US
Inflation
13.6%
Inequality
51.3
High
GDP per Capita (USD)
GDP Growth (%)
Inflation Rate (%)
Employment
GDP/Capita (PPP)
$7,300
Unemployment
14.5%

Tourism

Tourism data reveals how popular a destination is and how much infrastructure exists to support visitors. Tourism accounts for 0.1% of Angola's total exports, making it a smaller part of the economy, meaning you may find fewer purpose-built tourist facilities but more authentic experiences.

Tourism Revenue
$19,000,000
Tourism % of Exports
0.1%
Air Passengers
1,321,412
International Tourist Arrivals
Tourism Receipts (USD)
Air Passengers Carried
Tourism as % of Exports

Health & Safety Infrastructure

Healthcare quality matters when you're far from home. These indicators help gauge what level of medical care is available In Angola there are 0.24 doctors per 1,000 people, which is well below the global average of 1.7. Travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly recommended.

Physicians
0.24/1k
Hospital Beds
0.75/1k
Health Spend
$76/person
Infant Mortality
38.3/1k
Immunization
53%
Safe Drinking Water
68.0%
Bottled water recommended
Basic Sanitation
50.3%
Health Expenditure per Capita (USD)
Hospital Beds per 1,000

Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure

Staying connected while travelling is essential for navigation, communication, and remote work. In Angola, 45% of the population uses the internet, so connectivity can be limited outside major cities, so download offline maps and content before heading to rural areas. There are 70 mobile subscriptions per 100 people.

Internet Users
44.8%
Mobile Subs
70/100
Broadband
0.4/100
Electricity Access
51.1%
Internet Users (%)
Urbanization (%)

Source: World Bank Open Data