Angola Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 39th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
40,587,831
The population of Angola is about 40,587,831 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 40.2 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.49% of the world's people.
Angola is the 39th most populous of 217 countries and territories. Its population is growing fast — about 3.0% a year, roughly 3,316 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 74.3 million. That is 7.7 times its 1960 population of 5.2 million. Population density is 32 people per square kilometre. 71% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
40.2 million
Yearly change
+3.01%
World rank
39th
Share of world
0.49%
Density
32/km²
Land area
1,246,700 km²
Life expectancy
64.8 yrs
Births per woman
5.05
GDP per capita
$3,129
GDP
$122.2B
Population of Angola, 1960–2050
Angola population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,231,654 | — | 4 |
| 1970 | 5,852,788 | +1.55% | 5 |
| 1980 | 8,133,872 | +3.65% | 7 |
| 1990 | 11,626,360 | +3.45% | 9 |
| 2000 | 16,194,869 | +3.37% | 13 |
| 2010 | 23,294,825 | +3.93% | 19 |
| 2020 | 33,451,132 | +3.32% | 27 |
| 2024 | 37,885,849 | +3.09% | 30 |
| 2026proj. | 40,215,179 | +3.01% | 32 |
| 2030proj. | 45,160,458 | +2.89% | 36 |
| 2040proj. | 58,965,321 | +2.54% | 47 |
| 2050proj. | 74,295,394 | +2.19% | 60 |
Angola vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4.4 times as many people as Angola. Bangladesh is 42.3 times more densely populated.
Angola population: questions and answers
What is the population of Angola in 2026?
About 40,215,179 (40.2 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Angola's population growing?
Yes, by about 3.01% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Angola?
About 32 people per km², with a land area of 1,246,700 km².
What will the population of Angola be in 2050?
About 74.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Angola?
Luanda.
What is the life expectancy in Angola?
64.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.