Angola
- Capital:
- Luanda
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Middle Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- AGO
40,215,179
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
40,215,179
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Angola's population is projected to be 146,549,586 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40,215,179 | 3.09% | 39 |
| 2025 | 39,040,039 | 3.14% | 39 |
| 2020 | 33,451,132 | 3.32% | 44 |
| 2019 | 32,375,632 | 3.45% | 45 |
| 2018 | 31,297,155 | 3.51% | 45 |
| 2017 | 30,234,839 | 3.6% | 47 |
| 2015 | 28,157,798 | 3.86% | 48 |
| 2010 | 23,294,825 | 3.84% | 50 |
| 2005 | 19,291,161 | 3.56% | 56 |
| 2000 | 16,194,869 | 3.4% | 57 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40,215,179 | 3.09% | 39 |
| 2032 | 47,759,510 | 2.89% | 36 |
| 2037 | 54,625,871 | 2.72% | 34 |
| 2042 | 61,927,914 | 2.54% | 30 |
| 2047 | 69,554,170 | 2.35% | 27 |
| 2052 | 77,501,966 | 2.19% | 26 |
| 2057 | 85,679,410 | 2.03% | 24 |
| 2062 | 93,969,991 | 1.86% | 21 |
| 2067 | 102,219,413 | 1.7% | 19 |
| 2072 | 110,391,405 | 1.55% | 17 |
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Luanda has a metropolitan area population of 8,473,127, comprising 21.07%% of Angola's total population.
As of 2026, Angola has a total population of 40,215,179, ranking as the 39th most populous nation in the world.
Angola has a net population change of approximately 3,252 people per day, driven by 4,000 births, 736 deaths, and net emigration of 12 people.
Angola represents 0.5% of the total global population and 2.54% of Africa's population.
Angola has a population density of 32.3 people per km² (approximately 83.5 per mi²), making it the 181st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 62.9% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Angola is Ovimbundu (37%) , followed by Kimbundu (25%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Angola, comprising 41.1% of the population.