Net migration metrics in Angola
Angola: Net migration metrics was -995 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-995
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
134th
of 236 countries
All-time high
130,643
in 2012
All-time low
-90,395
in 1969
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Angola, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Angola is -995, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 100.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Angola peaked at 130,643 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -90,395, in 1969.
Angola ranks 134th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -24,882 | — |
| 1951 | -37,699 | +51.5% |
| 1952 | -38,091 | +1.0% |
| 1953 | -38,016 | -0.2% |
| 1954 | -37,504 | -1.3% |
| 1955 | -37,000 | -1.3% |
| 1956 | -36,654 | -0.9% |
| 1957 | -36,758 | +0.3% |
| 1958 | -37,427 | +1.8% |
| 1959 | -38,617 | +3.2% |
| 1960 | -40,935 | +6.0% |
| 1961 | -74,774 | +82.7% |
| 1962 | -77,265 | +3.3% |
| 1963 | -78,700 | +1.9% |
| 1964 | -79,977 | +1.6% |
| 1965 | -81,111 | +1.4% |
| 1966 | -82,767 | +2.0% |
| 1967 | -85,173 | +2.9% |
| 1968 | -87,730 | +3.0% |
| 1969 | -90,395 | +3.0% |
| 1970 | -36,456 | -59.7% |
| 1971 | 4,386 | -112.0% |
| 1972 | 47,611 | +985.5% |
| 1973 | 54,650 | +14.8% |
| 1974 | 53,232 | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 52,662 | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 47,927 | -9.0% |
| 1977 | 61,110 | +27.5% |
| 1978 | 61,200 | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 64,158 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 72,192 | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 70,910 | -1.8% |
| 1982 | 75,921 | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 82,958 | +9.3% |
| 1984 | 78,529 | -5.3% |
| 1985 | 74,738 | -4.8% |
| 1986 | 64,974 | -13.1% |
| 1987 | 62,820 | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 65,028 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 63,586 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 64,821 | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 46,143 | -28.8% |
| 1992 | 53,310 | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 52,879 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 61,569 | +16.4% |
| 1995 | 55,568 | -9.7% |
| 1996 | 61,681 | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 67,944 | +10.2% |
| 1998 | 70,527 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 70,301 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 72,793 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 77,458 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 82,292 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 80,828 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 90,553 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 87,050 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 95,431 | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 100,563 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 100,370 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 105,077 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 122,418 | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 128,800 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 130,643 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 124,478 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 84,535 | -32.1% |
| 2015 | 74,171 | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 91,614 | +23.5% |
| 2017 | 77,731 | -15.2% |
| 2018 | 61,632 | -20.7% |
| 2019 | 58,984 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 7,556 | -87.2% |
| 2021 | 29,094 | +285.0% |
| 2022 | -995 | -103.4% |
| 2023 | -995 | -0.0% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's -995 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 17% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Angola's -995 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Angola changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +985.5% | 4,386 | 47,611 |
| 2021 | +285.0% | 7,556 | 29,094 |
| 1971 | +112.0% | -36,456 | 4,386 |
| 2022 | -103.4% | 29,094 | -995 |
| 2020 | -87.2% | 58,984 | 7,556 |
| 1961 | -82.7% | -40,935 | -74,774 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -36,265 | -38,617 | -24,882 | 10 |
| 1960s | -77,883 | -90,395 | -40,935 | 10 |
| 1970s | 41,048 | -36,456 | 64,158 | 10 |
| 1980s | 71,166 | 62,820 | 82,958 | 10 |
| 1990s | 60,474 | 46,143 | 70,527 | 10 |
| 2000s | 89,242 | 72,793 | 105,077 | 10 |
| 2010s | 95,501 | 58,984 | 130,643 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,665 | -995 | 29,094 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Angola
- 131 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -784 compare
- 132 Papua New Guinea -787 compare
- 133 Suriname -988 compare
- 134 Congo -995 compare
- 136 French Guiana -1,091 compare
- 137 Micronesia (country) -1,134 compare
More population data for Angola
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.7608 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.07 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.7608 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.582 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 72,328 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.82 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0934 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.745 (2100)
- Population density 120.35 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 11.56 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Angola?
- Net migration metrics in Angola was -995 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 130,643 in 2012.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was -90,395 in 1969.
- How does Angola rank for net migration metrics?
- Angola ranks 134th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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