Benguela's 2025 population is now estimated at 878,004. In 1950, the population of Benguela was 14,364. Benguela has grown by 34,797 in the last year, which represents a 4.13% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Benguela, which typically includes Benguela's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.