Government of Angola
252 officials listed, each linked to its source.
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, has its capital at Luanda and a population of 39,040,039 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço (in office since 26 Sept 2017) is head of state; Vice President Esperança Maria Eduardo Francisco da Costa is the deputy. The legislature is the National Assembly (Assembleia nacional), a unicameral body with 220 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 24 Aug 2022. The source lists the next national election as expected in 2027. Elections are run by the Comissao Nacional Eleitoral (CNE). Manuel Tiago Dias is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 7 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
National Assembly (Assembleia nacional)
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Assembleia nacional) | 220 (all directly elected) | 2022-08-24 |
Angola National Assembly: list of Deputies
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Angola. One dot is one seat.
National Assembly
Current (from our list)
220
National Assembly seats
- MPLA125(56.8%)
- UNITA89(40.5%)
- FNLA2(0.9%)
- PHA2(0.9%)
- PRS2(0.9%)
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Members on the chart (220, by party)
MPLA (125)
- Adão Francisco Correia de Almeida, Nacional
- Adriano Patrocínio, Nacional
- Aia-Eza Nacília Gomes da Silva Troso, Nacional
- Álvaro Manuel de Boavida Neto, Nacional
- Amélia de Jesus Alberto Camunheira Pinto, Nacional
- Américo António Cuononoca, Nacional
- Anastácio Severino Sambowe, Nacional
- Anilda Mariana Chivukuvuku, Nacional
- António Domingos Pitra Costa Neto, Nacional
- António Rodrigues Afonso Paulo, Nacional
- Arlete da Visitação Francisco e Castro Borges, Nacional
- Arsénio Orlando Satyohamba, Nacional
- Bento Joaquim Sebastião Francisco Bento, Nacional
- Carla Maria Leitão Ribeiro de Sousa, Nacional
- Carolina Cerqueira, Nacional
- Djamila Huguette da Silva de Almeida, Nacional
- Elisandra Mônica Rodrigues Coelho, Nacional
- Elizandra Janete Gourgel Wassuca, Nacional
- Emília Carlota Sebastião Celeste Dias, Nacional
- Esperança Luzia Jackson Pembele da Conceição, Nacional
- Esteves Carlos Hilário, Nacional
- Eva Gonçalves da Costa, Nacional
- Felizmina Maria Valentim Lutucuta de Sousa, Nacional
- Gonçalves Manuel Muandumba, Nacional
- Helena Marciano, Nacional
- Hemingarda João Fernandes, Nacional
- Joana Domingos dos Santos Filipe Tomás Martins, Nacional
- João de Almeida Azevedo Martins, Nacional
- Joaquim António Carlos dos Reis Júnior, Nacional
- Joaquim Miguéis, Nacional
- Jorge Inocêncio Dombolo, Nacional
- José António Lopes Semedo, Nacional
- Kilamba Kiuyima Sebastião Van-Dúnem, Nacional
- Lizete da Conceição Manuel Gonga, Nacional
- Luís Pizarro, Nacional
- Luisa da Conceição António Bunga Liunda, Nacional
- Luísa Pedro Francisco Damião Santos, Nacional
- Luzia Inglês, Nacional
- Manuel Domingos Augusto, Nacional
- Maria Ângela Teixeira de Alva Sequeira Bragança, Nacional
- Maria Antonieta Josefina Sabina Baptista, Nacional
- Maria Carolina Manuel Fiel Maria Fortes, Nacional
- Maria da Conceição Mendonça Caldeira de Palma, Nacional
- Maria de Lourdes Roque Caposso Fernandes, Nacional
- Maria Esperança Pires dos Santos, Nacional
- Maria Idalina de Oliveira Valente, Nacional
- Maria Odete Sanches Tavares, Nacional
- Maricel Marinho da Silva Capama, Nacional
- Mário Andrande, Nacional
- Milonga Bernardo, Nacional
- Nádia Monteiro, Nacional
- Narciso Benedito, Nacional
- Nazário Pedro Vilhena Bomba Vilhena, Nacional
- Norberto Fernandes dos Santos, Nacional
- Nvunda Benvindo Das Neves Salucombo, Nacional
- Paula Oliveria, Nacional
- Paulo Horácio de Sequeira e Carvalho, Nacional
- Paulo Pombolo, Nacional
- Pedro de Morais Neto, Nacional
- Pedro Sebastião, Nacional
- Raúl Augusto Lima, Nacional
- Ricardina Inocência dos Santos Chilombo, Nacional
- Rosa Albino, Nacional
- Ruth Adriano Mendes, Nacional
- Santiago Lino Vunge Primeiro, Nacional
- Sara Rodrigues Fialho da Costa, Nacional
- Suzana de Melo, Nacional
- Teresa Afonso Pinto, Nacional
- Teresa Neto, Nacional
- Vicente Pinto de Andrade, Nacional
- Victor Chicua Kajibanga, Nacional
- Vigílio da Ressurreição Bernardo Adriano Tyova, Nacional
- Virgílio Ferreira de Fontes Pereira, Nacional
- Yolanda Brigida Domingos de Sousa Gaspar, Nacional
- João Mpilamosi Domingos, Bengo, Bengo
- Manuel Lopes Moniz Dembo, Bengo, Bengo
- Mara Quiosa, Bengo, Bengo
- Deolinda Tchocondoca Valiangula, Benguela, Benguela
- Joaquim Frederico D´Almeida, Benguela, Benguela
- Luciana Mona Cachiangui, Benguela, Benguela
- Anabela Caiovo Gunga, Bié, Bié
- Emília da Conceição Panjimba Paulo, Bié, Bié
- Emiliana Nhengo, Cabinda, Cabinda
- José Manuel, Cabinda, Cabinda
- Amélia Lave Dias Manuel, Cuando Cubango, Cuando Cubango
- Carla Maria Domingas Cativa, Cuando Cubango, Cuando Cubango
- João António Lineha Muhembo, Cuando Cubango, Cuando Cubango
- Rosa Cacuhu, Cuando Cubango, Cuando Cubango
- Leonor da Silva Ferreira Garibaldi de Lima e Cruz, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Norte
- Nary Aguiar, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Norte
- Osvaldo Caculo, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Norte
- Emília Camuhôto, Cuanza Sul, Cuanza Sul
- Gilberto Manuel Pereira, Cuanza Sul, Cuanza Sul
- Job Pedro Castelo Capapinha, Cuanza Sul, Cuanza Sul
- Maria Fonseca, Cuanza Sul, Cuanza Sul
- Ireno Nauta Domingos Nambalo, Cunene, Cunene
- Lúcia Yoleni Sincopela, Cunene, Cunene
- Maria Taveya, Cunene, Cunene
- Mbamby Santos, Cunene, Cunene
- Sérgio Vaz, Cunene, Cunene
- Armando Capundo, Huambo, Huambo
- Dolina Nassocópia Miguel Tchinhama, Huambo, Huambo
- Lotti Nolika, Huambo, Huambo
- Ilda de Fátima da Silva Almeida Martins, Huíla, Huíla
- José Miúdo Ndambuca, Huíla, Huíla
- Maria Rosa Antónina Gilberta Tyipinge Escovalo, Huíla, Huíla
- Nani Vontade, Luanda, Luanda
- Edna Beneque Queximalunga, Lunda Norte, Lunda Norte
- Elisa Solange de Almeida Paxe, Lunda Norte, Lunda Norte
- Jorge Ribeiro Uefu, Lunda Norte, Lunda Norte
- João Segunda Ungaji, Lunda Sul, Lunda Sul
- Paciência Amélia Albertina Caxita, Lunda Sul, Lunda Sul
- Ana António Maria José, Malanje, Malanje
- Ana da Purificação Lara de Abreu Pires Delgado, Malanje, Malanje
- Felino Job, Moxico, Moxico
- Isolina Teresa Pinto, Moxico, Moxico
- Teresa Mulumbila, Moxico, Moxico
- João José Guerra de Freitas, Namibe, Namibe
- Julieta Carlos Baptista Vicente, Namibe, Namibe
- Paula Cristina inácio Contreiras, Namibe, Namibe
- Rui Luis Falcão Pinto de Andrade, Namibe, Namibe
- Alcides Severino Mbole Maiacala, Uíge, Uíge
- Nazaré Mendes, Uíge, Uíge
- Fernanda Deolinda Sumbo Guerra, Zaire, Zaire
- Pedro Makita Armando Júlia, Zaire, Zaire
UNITA (89)
- Adalberto Costa Júnior, Nacional
- Alcides Sacala Simões, Nacional
- Alcino Jonas Kuvalela, Nacional
- Álvaro Chikwamanga Daniel, Nacional
- Amélia Judith Ernesto, Nacional
- Américo Carlos Wongo Samoma, Nacional
- Anabela Valentina Sapalalo, Nacional
- Anastácio Arthur Rubem Sicato, Nacional
- António Cabina, Nacional
- Apolo Pedro Felino Yakuvela, Nacional
- Ariane Rebeca Lusadisu Nhany, Nacional
- Arlete Leona Chimbinda, Nacional
- Celso Eduardo Torres Capingãla, Nacional
- clarice mukinda, Nacional
- Clarisse Matilde Munga Kaputu, Nacional
- Clementina José da Silva, Nacional
- Conceição João Faria Paulo, Nacional
- Custódio Agostinho Kamuango Lopes, Nacional
- David Álvaro, Nacional
- David Kisadila, Nacional
- Ernesto Da Costa Kassongo, Nacional
- Eugénio Antonino Ngolo, Nacional
- Faustino Morais António Manuel, Nacional
- Félix Simão Lucas, Nacional
- Francisco Fernandes, Nacional
- Francisco Gaio Kakoma Antónino, Nacional
- Francisco Vicente Guimarães Ferreira Viana, Nacional
- Helena Bonguela, Nacional
- Irina De Almeida Santos Diniz Ferreira, Nacional
- Isaías Sambangala, Nacional
- Januário Alfredo Mussambo, Nacional
- João Kanda Bernardo, Nacional
- João Miguel Vahekeni, Nacional
- Joaquim Nafoia, Nacional
- Jorge Martins da Cruz, Nacional
- Jorge Vitorino, Nacional
- José do Gringo Júnior Lembe, Nacional
- Justino Feltro da Costa Pinto de Andrade, Nacional
- Lazáro de Oliveira Guelson Kakunha, Nacional
- Liberty Marlin Dircéu Samuel Chiaka, Nacional
- Luís Fernandes do Nascimento, Nacional
- Manuel Domingos da Fonseca, Nacional
- Marcial Adriano Dachala, Nacional
- Maria Do Espirito Santo da Silva Monteiro, Nacional
- Maria Inácio, Nacional
- Maurílio Luiele, Nacional
- Mihaela Neto Webba, Nacional
- Nuno Álvaro Dala, Nacional
- Olívio Fortunato Esperança Quilumbo, Nacional
- Peregrino Chindondo, Nacional
- Piedoso Bonga, Nacional
- Rafael Massanga Sakaita Savimbi, Nacional
- Sandra Teresa Numanawa Kakunda Henriques, Nacional
- Silvestre Samy, Nacional
- Sofia Porfírio Kasungu Mussonguela, Nacional
- Joel Armando Kafuka Pacheco, Bengo, Bengo
- Moniz Alfredo, Bengo, Bengo
- Simão Dembo, Bengo, Bengo
- Adriano Abel Sapinãla, Benguela, Benguela
- Avelino Canjamba José, Benguela, Benguela
- Jeremias Abílio, Bié, Bié
- Rodrigues Tandala, Bié, Bié
- Estevão Neto Pedro, Cabinda, Cabinda
- Gervásio Nombo Zau, Cabinda, Cabinda
- João Manuel, Cabinda, Cabinda
- Lourenço Alberto Chungo Lumingo, Cabinda, Cabinda
- Cicília de Barros, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Norte
- Fernanda Nguissi, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Norte
- Armando Manuel Caquepa, Cuanza Sul, Cuanza Sul
- Franco Meneses Marcolino Nhani, Cuanza Sul, Cuanza Sul
- Albertina Navemba Ngolo Felisberto, Huambo, Huambo
- João Vindes, Huambo, Huambo
- Monteiro Eliseu, Huambo, Huambo
- Augusto Samuel, Huíla, Huíla
- Domingos Eduardo Palanga, Luanda, Luanda
- Jeremias Ernesto Barbosa Mahula, Luanda, Luanda
- Manuel Armando Ekuikui, Luanda, Luanda
- Pedro Francisco Tanda, Luanda, Luanda
- Domingos Oliveira, Lunda Norte, Lunda Norte
- Fernando Domingos Pedro Muanza, Lunda Norte, Lunda Norte
- Saúde Victorino Luenheca Txizau, Lunda Sul, Lunda Sul
- Vasco Sangongo, Lunda Sul, Lunda Sul
- Virgilio Samussongo, Lunda Sul, Lunda Sul
- Mardanês Agostinho Calunga, Malanje, Malanje
- João Muzaza Caweza, Moxico, Moxico
- Manuel Sampaio Mucanda, Namibe, Namibe
- Esteves António Diavova, Uíge, Uíge
- António Kalandula Bândua, Zaire, Zaire
- Manuel Mbalu, Zaire, Zaire
FNLA (2)
- Benjamim Manuel da Silva, Nacional
- Nimi A simbi, Nacional
PHA (2)
- Fernando Hombo Dinis, Nacional
- Florbela Catarina Malaquias, Nacional
PRS (2)
- Benedito Daniel, Nacional
- Rui Malopa Miguel, Nacional
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of listed seats | Share in 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPLA | 125 | 56.8% | 56.4% |
| UNITA | 89 | 40.5% | 40.9% |
| FNLA | 2 | 0.9% | - |
| PHA | 2 | 0.9% | - |
| PRS | 2 | 0.9% | - |
Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 220 seats in the chamber. As of 18 October 2026. Source: Angola National Assembly (parlamento.ao).
Party counts are tallied from each deputy's own profile on the National Assembly site. They differ by one seat from the 2022 election result because at least one seat has changed hands since the election.
As elected, 2022
220
National Assembly seats
- MPLA124(56.4%)
- UNITA90(40.9%)
- Humanist Party of Angola2(0.9%)
- National Liberation Front of Angola2(0.9%)
- Social Renewal Party2(0.9%)
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| MPLA | 124 | 56.4% |
| UNITA | 90 | 40.9% |
| Humanist Party of Angola | 2 | 0.9% |
| National Liberation Front of Angola | 2 | 0.9% |
| Social Renewal Party | 2 | 0.9% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2022 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 220 seats in the chamber. As of 24 August 2022. Source: Wikipedia, 2022 Angolan general election (reference source).
Names, parties, electoral circles, committees, birth dates and swearing in dates come from the deputy list of the National Assembly on parlamento.ao, checked on 18 October 2026. Every record links to the deputy page we read. The party split shown as currently serving is counted from each deputy's own profile: MPLA 125, UNITA 89, PRS 2, FNLA 2, PHA 2. That is one seat away from the 124 to 90 result of the 2022 election, because at least one seat has changed hands since. The election day result is shown separately and labelled as such.
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | Vera Esperança dos Santos Daves de Sousa | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Téte António | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Defence | Lúcio Gonçalves Amaral | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Interior | Manuel Gomes da Conceição Homem | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Minister of Justice | Marcy Cláudio Lopes | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Health | Sílvia Paula Valentim Lutucuta | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Education | Erika Linete Batalha de Carvalho Aires | 6 Feb 2026 |
Sources: Governo de Angola, biografia do ministro (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Governo de Angola, lista de ministros (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Other cabinet members
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of State for Economic Coordination (Ministro de Estado para a Coordenação Económica) | José de Lima Massano | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Minister of State and Chief of the Civil House (Ministro de Estado e Chefe da Casa Civil do Presidente da República) | Dionísio Manuel da Fonseca | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of State for the Social Area (Ministra de Estado para a Área Social) | Maria do Rosário Teixeira de Alva Sequeira Bragança | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Minister of State and Chief of the Military House (Ministro de Estado e Chefe da Casa Militar do Presidente da República) | João Ernesto dos Santos | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Territorial Administration (Ministro da Administração do Território) | Daniel Félix Neto | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Planning (Ministro do Planeamento) | Victor Hugo Guilherme | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Minister of Culture (Ministro da Cultura) | Filipe Silvino de Pina Zau | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security (Ministra da Administração Pública, Trabalho e Segurança Social) | Teresa Rodrigues Dias | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Forests (Ministro da Agricultura e Florestas) | Isaac Francisco Maria dos Anjos | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources (Ministra das Pescas e Recursos Marinhos) | Carmen do Sacramento Neto | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Industry and Commerce (Ministro da Indústria e Comércio) | Rui Miguêns de Oliveira | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (Ministro dos Recursos Minerais, Petróleo e Gás) | Diamantino Pedro Azevedo | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Transport (Ministro dos Transportes) | Ricardo Daniel Sandão Queirós Viegas de Abreu | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Energy and Water (Ministro da Energia e Águas) | João Baptista Borges | 16 Sept 2020 |
| Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication (Ministro das Telecomunicações, Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação Social) | Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Tourism (Ministro do Turismo) | Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Minister of Public Works, Urbanism and Housing (Ministro das Obras Públicas, Urbanismo e Habitação) | Carlos Alberto Gregório dos Santos | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Social Action, Family and Women Promotion (Ministra da Acção Social, Família e Promoção da Mulher) | Ana Paula da Silva do Sacramento Neto | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Environment (Ministra do Ambiente) | Ana Paula Chantre Luna de Carvalho Pereira | 16 Sept 2022 |
| Minister of Youth and Sports (Ministro da Juventude e Desportos) | Rui Luís Falcão Pinto de Andrade | 14 Feb 2024 |
Sources: Portal Oficial do Governo de Angola (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Manuel Tiago Dias | - |
| Chief Justice | Norberto Sodré João | 7 Nov 2025 |
Sources: Banco Nacional de Angola (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Tribunal Supremo de Angola (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Angola election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2027, general election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2027 | General election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Comissão Nacional Eleitoral (CNE) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$122bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 3.1%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$52m
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$2.2bn
- 2025
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Population of Angola
Angola had 39.2 million people in 2025, 11th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 46.6 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
39.2
11th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
39.3 %
2nd fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
46.6
11th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
31
38th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Angola |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 28.2 |
| 2016 | 29.2 |
| 2017 | 30.2 |
| 2018 | 31.3 |
| 2019 | 32.4 |
| 2020 | 33.5 |
| 2021 | 34.5 |
| 2022 | 35.6 |
| 2023 | 36.8 |
| 2024 | 37.9 |
| 2025 | 39.2 |
| 2026 | 40.6 (partial) |
| 2027 | 42.0 (partial) |
| 2028 | 43.5 (partial) |
| 2029 | 45.0 (partial) |
| 2030 | 46.6 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Angola
Prices in Angola rose 20.2% in 2025, 7th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 14.1% (2025) and 27.2% among people aged 15 to 24. Angola's own survey put it at 10.4% in 2025; the two differ because the ILO models every country on one method while national surveys define work and job search in their own way. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Angola's economy.
Inflation (2025)
20.2 %
46th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
14.1 %
42nd lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
27.2 %
41st lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2025)
10.4 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Angola |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.5 |
| 2011 | 13.5 |
| 2012 | 10.3 |
| 2013 | 8.8 |
| 2014 | 7.3 |
| 2015 | 9.4 |
| 2016 | 30.7 |
| 2017 | 29.8 |
| 2018 | 19.6 |
| 2019 | 17.1 |
| 2020 | 22.3 |
| 2021 | 25.8 |
| 2022 | 21.4 |
| 2023 | 13.6 |
| 2024 | 28.2 |
| 2025 | 20.2 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.6 | 9.4 |
| 2011 | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | 16.5 | Not published |
| 2013 | 16.5 | Not published |
| 2014 | 16.4 | 9.6 |
| 2015 | 16.5 | Not published |
| 2016 | 16.6 | Not published |
| 2017 | 16.6 | Not published |
| 2018 | 16.6 | Not published |
| 2019 | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| 2020 | 16.7 | 16.0 |
| 2021 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| 2022 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| 2023 | 14.1 | 12.9 |
| 2024 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| 2025 | 14.1 | 10.4 |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Angola
A child born in Angola can expect to live 64.8 years (2024). 49 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
64.8
29th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
49
31st lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
76
26th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Angola | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 60.4 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 61.0 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 61.6 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 62.1 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 62.6 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 63.1 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 63.1 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 63.0 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 64.2 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 64.6 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 64.8 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Angola |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 49 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Angola
68.2% of adults in Angola can read and write (2023, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Angola.
Adult literacy (2023)
68.2 %
31st highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2023)
80.7 %
31st highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2023)
2.5 %
39th highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Angola
Angola's Human Development Index was 0.616 in 2023, 148th of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.62
19th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
40.7 %
27th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2024)
70
38th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
55.5 %
32nd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Angola | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.39 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.40 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.42 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.44 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.45 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.46 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.48 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.52 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.53 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.55 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.56 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.57 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.58 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.60 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.61 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.61 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.61 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.61 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.61 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.61 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.62 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.62 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Angola safe?
The US State Department rates Angola at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. The homicide rate is 4.1 per 100,000 people (2016). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
2
35th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2016)
4.1
18th lowest of 37 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
25
20th highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Angola
Angola has had 1 successful coup, the latest on 11 November 1975, and 2 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 30 January 2016: Coup plot
- 27 May 1977: Failed coup attempt
- 11 November 1975: Coup (succeeded)
Voice and accountability (2025)
39
28th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
58
21st highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
34
23rd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Angola's debt
Government debt was 52.9% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is China, owed 31.2% of public debt abroad (2024). Angola's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Where Angola ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person16th of 53$3,588, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy6th of 53$141 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population11th of 5339.2 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area7th of 541,246,700 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy29th of 5464.8 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory17th of 54Level 2, increased cautionSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office14th longest of 51João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, 9 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age18th oldest of 5172 years oldOldest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Angola. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/angola