Population of Angola

As of May 2026, the population of Angola is 39.9 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 1 million in the last year, representing a growth of 2.97%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 16 years in 2016 to 16.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 63.8 years and population density is 32.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Angola peaked in 2010, reaching around 3.76% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.91% in 2026. However, the annual increase in the number of people continues to rise, reaching around 1.17 million in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Angola, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 52.4 years in 2006 to 63.8 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 11 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Angola

Angola has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Luanda, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 2.8 million inhabitants. It is followed by Lubango, Huíla with 600.8 thousand and Huambo with 595.3 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Angola: