Population of Angola

As of August 2026, the population of Angola is 40.3 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 1 million in the last year, representing a growth of 3.01%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 16.3 years in 2016 to 16.7 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 65.2 years and population density is 32.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Angola peaked in 2011, reaching around 3.89% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.95% in 2026. However, the annual increase in the number of people continues to rise, reaching around 1.19 million in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Angola, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 53 years in 2006 to 65.2 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 12 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Angola

Angola has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Luanda, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 2.8 million inhabitants. It is followed by Mulenvos, Luanda with 882 thousand and Viana, Luanda with 865.9 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Angola: