AGO
Data file updated Jun 27, 2026
Angola
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Luanda
- Currency
- Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Government
- Unitary presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 36.0%
- Unemployment
- 6.9%
Population
33.93M
GDP
$74.5B
GDP per Capita
$2,200
Area
1.25M km²
Life Expectancy
61.6 years
HDI
0.6
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $74.5B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $2,200 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.9% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 51.3 |
| Currency | Angolan Kwanza (AOA) |
Trade (Import/Export)
3 metrics| Exports | $31.8B |
|---|---|
| Imports | $19.6B |
| Trade Balance | $12.3B |
Gold Reserves
1 metrics| Gold Reserves | 33.2 tonnes |
|---|
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 61.6 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 71.1% |
| Internet Users (%) | 36.0% |
| Human Development Index | 0.6 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 107,000 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 0 |
| Total Military Personnel | 107,000 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $1.22B |
| Tanks | 300 |
| Armored Vehicles | 970 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 310 |
| Towed Artillery | 360 |
| Rocket Projectors | 75 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 296 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 71 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 54 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 34 |
| Helicopters | 137 |
| Attack Helicopters | 15 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 3.4% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 26 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 113.0% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 50.0% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 2.9% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.2 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 0.8 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 59.2 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 64.1 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 42.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 22.0 |
| Groceries Index | 38.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 35.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 25.0 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $8 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $40 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $600 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $400 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $90 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $30 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $25 |
Historical Data
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Religious Composition
- Catholic 41.0%
- Protestant 38.0%
- Indigenous Religion 9.0%
- Atheist/Agnostic 8.0%
- Other 4.0%
Beverages per Person
- Coffee 0.6 kg/yr
- Tea 0.0 kg/yr
- Beer 32.3 L/yr
- Wine 1.0 L/yr
- Alcohol 3.8 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
16.8
Median Age