Total population (thousands) in Angola
Angola: Total population (thousands) was 38,459 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
38,459 thousands
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
39th
of 233 countries
All-time high
38,459 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
5,794 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Angola, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, total population in Angola stood at 38,459 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Angola peaked at 38,459 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5,794 thousands, in 1970.
Angola ranks 39th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands) in Angola, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,794 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 5,911 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 6,071 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 6,278 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 6,499 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 6,727 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 6,958 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 7,191 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 7,445 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 7,709 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 7,986 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 8,282 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 8,589 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 8,914 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 9,252 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 9,600 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 9,958 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 10,321 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 10,675 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 11,048 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 11,430 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 11,823 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 12,224 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 12,623 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 13,031 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 13,469 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 13,931 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 14,411 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 14,910 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 15,409 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 15,926 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 16,464 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 17,030 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 17,625 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 18,262 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 18,939 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 19,644 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 20,387 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 21,170 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 21,987 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 22,842 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 23,747 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 24,690 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 25,665 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 26,666 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 27,656 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 28,660 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 29,706 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 30,764 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 31,831 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 32,920 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 33,982 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 35,083 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 36,187 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 37,313 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2025 | 38,459 thousands | +3.1% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 38,459 thousands is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,314 thousands, 3.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Angola's 38,459 thousands is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14,783 thousands, 2.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,658 thousands | 5,794 thousands | 7,709 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,462 thousands | 7,986 thousands | 11,048 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,326 thousands | 11,430 thousands | 15,409 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,743 thousands | 15,926 thousands | 21,987 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,223 thousands | 22,842 thousands | 31,831 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,657 thousands | 32,920 thousands | 38,459 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Angola
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)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 120.35 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 11.56 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Angola?
- Total population in Angola was 38,459 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 38,459 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,794 thousands in 1970.
- How does Angola rank for total population?
- Angola ranks 39th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release