Africa · Middle Africa
Angola Demographics
Angola combines fast population growth, high fertility, a very young age structure, and a large urban population. The official 2024 census counted 36.6 million residents, while UN/WDI mid-year estimates place the population above 39.0 million in 2025.
Primary census values use Angola INE 2024 resident population data. Time-series estimates, fertility, migration, life expectancy and projections use World Bank WDI, UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 and UN WPP-derived tables. Census counts, mid-year estimates and projections are shown as separate measures.
Last updated: July 2, 2026
Core Demographic Indicators
Detailed Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official resident population | 36,604,681 | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
| Mid-year population estimate | 39,040,039 | 2025 | World Bank WDI / UN WPP 2024 |
| UN medium-variant population projection | 40,215,179 | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Intercensal annual population growth | 3.5% per year | 2014-2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census release |
| Annual population growth estimate | 3.0% | 2025 | World Bank WDI |
| Median age | 18.0 years | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
| Mean age | 23.2 years | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
| Total fertility rate | 5.12 births per woman | 2023 | World Bank WDI / UN WPP 2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 65 years | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Urban residents | 23,991,388 (65.5%) | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
| Rural residents | 12,613,293 (34.5%) | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
| Population aged 0-14 | 17,216,067 (44.1%) | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| Population aged 15-64 | 20,693,799 (53.0%) | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| Population aged 65+ | 1,130,182 (2.9%) | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| Male residents | 17,931,985 (48.99%) | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
| Female residents | 18,672,696 (51.01%) | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
| Sex ratio | 96.0 males per 100 females | 2024 | Calculated from Angola INE census counts |
| Net migration | -3,524 | 2025 | World Bank WDI / UN WPP 2024 |
| Population density | 29 people per km² | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
Table analysis
- The official 2024 census count is 36,604,681, while the 2025 WDI/UN mid-year estimate is 39,040,039.
- The census median age is 18.0 years, confirming a very young age profile by international comparison.
- Urban residents account for 65.5% of the official 2024 census population.
- Female residents outnumber male residents by 740,711 in the 2024 census count.
- Resident census counts and UN/WDI mid-year estimates use different measurement systems and should not be treated as identical series.
Population History and Demographic Series
| Year | Population | Yearly % change | Yearly change | Net migration | Median age | Fertility rate | Density | Urban pop % | Urban population | World share | World population | Global rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40,215,179 | 3.01% | 1,175,140 | -4,270 | 16.7 | 4.89 | 32 | 69.4% | 27,911,269 | 0.48% | 8,300,678,395 | 39 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2025 | 39,040,039 | 3.05% | 1,154,190 | -3,524 | 16.6 | 4.95 | 31 | 68.8% | 26,847,887 | 0.47% | 8,231,613,070 | 39 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2024 | 37,885,849 | 3.09% | 1,135,943 | -2,629 | 16.5 | 5.05 | 30 | 68.1% | 25,811,665 | 0.46% | 8,161,972,572 | 41 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2023 | 36,749,906 | 3.13% | 1,114,877 | -995 | 16.5 | 5.12 | 29 | 67.5% | 24,802,445 | 0.45% | 8,091,734,930 | 42 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2022 | 35,635,029 | 3.21% | 1,091,949 | -995 | 16.4 | 5.21 | 29 | 66.8% | 23,820,261 | 0.44% | 8,021,407,192 | 42 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2020 | 33,451,132 | 3.51% | 1,058,667 | 7,556 | 16.3 | 5.37 | 27 | 65.6% | 21,936,953 | 0.42% | 7,887,001,292 | 44 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2015 | 28,157,798 | 3.86% | 972,595 | 74,171 | 16.3 | 5.77 | 23 | 62.8% | 17,675,745 | 0.38% | 7,470,491,872 | 48 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2010 | 23,294,825 | 3.84% | 800,733 | 122,418 | 16.3 | 6.19 | 19 | 60.0% | 13,970,854 | 0.33% | 7,021,732,148 | 50 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2005 | 19,291,161 | 3.56% | 619,258 | 87,050 | 16.2 | 6.46 | 15 | 56.8% | 10,949,424 | 0.29% | 6,586,970,132 | 56 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2000 | 16,194,869 | 3.40% | 499,018 | 72,793 | 16.0 | 6.64 | 13 | 50.8% | 8,234,824 | 0.26% | 6,171,702,993 | 57 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1995 | 13,699,778 | 3.34% | 414,684 | 55,568 | 16.0 | 6.92 | 11 | 46.0% | 6,302,478 | 0.24% | 5,758,878,982 | 60 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1990 | 11,626,360 | 3.52% | 369,448 | 64,821 | 16.4 | 7.27 | 9 | 38.9% | 4,520,997 | 0.22% | 5,327,803,110 | 60 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1985 | 9,779,120 | 3.75% | 329,050 | 74,738 | 16.7 | 7.45 | 8 | 32.9% | 3,218,567 | 0.20% | 4,868,943,465 | 67 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1980 | 8,133,872 | 3.52% | 258,185 | 72,192 | 16.5 | 7.46 | 7 | 26.7% | 2,169,810 | 0.18% | 4,447,606,236 | 71 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1975 | 6,842,947 | 3.18% | 198,032 | 52,662 | 16.0 | 7.49 | 5 | 21.5% | 1,469,515 | 0.17% | 4,070,735,277 | 72 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1970 | 5,852,788 | 1.17% | 66,161 | -36,456 | 16.1 | 7.43 | 5 | 17.3% | 1,013,531 | 0.16% | 3,694,683,794 | 75 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1965 | 5,521,981 | 1.09% | 58,065 | -81,111 | 17.6 | 7.12 | 4 | 14.0% | 775,667 | 0.17% | 3,334,533,703 | 73 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1960 | 5,231,654 | 1.60% | 79,778 | -40,935 | 18.8 | 6.71 | 4 | 11.3% | 588,842 | 0.17% | 3,015,470,894 | 71 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1955 | 4,832,764 | 1.20% | 56,179 | -37,000 | 19.3 | 6.27 | 4 | 9.4% | 455,428 | 0.18% | 2,740,213,792 | 71 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
Trend analysis
- The UN WPP-derived series rises from 4.8 million in 1955 to 40.2 million in 2026.
- The table keeps the UN/WPP-derived series separate from Angola’s official 2024 resident census count.
- Urban population share moves from 9.4% in 1955 to 69.4% in 2026 in this model series.
- Fertility remains high in the series, but falls from 7.49 in 1975 to 4.89 in 2026.
- Net migration values vary by period and are model estimates, not border-counted immigration and emigration totals.
Population Trend
Angola Population Trend, 1955-2026
UN WPP-derived mid-year population estimates and medium-variant projection values
Source: UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 via Worldometer. Values are mid-year estimates or medium-variant projection values, not census counts.
Chart analysis
- The modeled population line steepens after 2000, rising from 16.2 million to 40.2 million by 2026.
- The 2024 chart value of 37.9 million is a UN/WPP-derived mid-year figure and differs from the official 2024 census count of 36.6 million.
- The chart does not mix observed census counts with projection values inside the same source definition.
Urban and Rural Population
Urban and Rural Split, 2024 Census
Resident population by settlement type in the official census count
Source: Angola INE, 2024 Census. Percentages are calculated from the published urban and rural resident counts.
| Area type | Population | Share | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 23,991,388 | 65.5% | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
| Rural | 12,613,293 | 34.5% | 2024 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
Data analysis
- The 2024 census recorded 23,991,388 urban residents and 12,613,293 rural residents.
- Urban residents form 65.5% of the official census population.
- The UN/WPP-derived urban series in the historical table uses a model-based urban definition and should be read separately from the census split.
Fertility Trend
Angola Fertility Rate and Replacement-Level Benchmark
Births per woman compared with the broad 2.1 replacement-level benchmark
Source: PopulationPyramids.org based on UN WPP 2024 for the fertility series; 2023 also appears in World Bank WDI. The 2024 value is a UN/WPP-derived estimate.
| Year | Fertility rate | Crude birth rate | Births | Data type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.461 | 38 per 1,000 | Data not available | UN WPP-derived estimate | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 2015 | 5.774 | 34 per 1,000 | 1,327,362 | UN WPP-derived estimate | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 2020 | 5.371 | 32 per 1,000 | 1,249,282 | UN WPP-derived estimate | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 2021 | 5.304 | 32 per 1,000 | 1,249,282 | UN WPP-derived estimate | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 2022 | 5.209 | 30 per 1,000 | 1,171,201 | UN WPP-derived estimate | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 2023 | 5.124 | 29 per 1,000 | 1,132,161 | UN WPP-derived estimate | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024; World Bank WDI for TFR |
| 2024 | 5.05 | Data not available | Data not available | UN WPP-derived estimate | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
Data analysis
- The fertility rate falls from 6.461 in 2005 to 5.124 in 2023 in the UN WPP-derived series.
- The 2023 value remains well above the broad replacement-level benchmark of 2.1 births per woman.
- The 2024 fertility value is kept as a UN/WPP-derived estimate, while the core indicator uses the 2023 WDI value.
Age Structure
Broad Age Structure, 2025
Population grouped into youth, working-age and older-age bands
Source: PopulationPyramids.org based on UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024. This broad age chart is not a population pyramid.
| Age group | Population | Share | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 | 17,216,067 | 44.1% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 15-64 | 20,693,799 | 53.0% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 65+ | 1,130,182 | 2.9% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
Data analysis
- The 0-14 group accounts for 44.1% of the 2025 UN WPP-derived age table.
- The 65+ group is 2.9%, which is low compared with older-age profiles in many higher-income countries.
- The working-age band is the largest broad group by count, with 20,693,799 people.
Five-Year Age Distribution
Population by Five-Year Age Group, 2025
UN WPP-derived population totals by age group
Source: PopulationPyramids.org based on UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024. Sex-specific 2025 age-group counts were not available in the parsed dataset used here.
| Age group | Population | Share | Broad group | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 6,476,089 | 16.6% | 0-14 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 5-9 | 5,729,329 | 14.7% | 0-14 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 10-14 | 5,010,649 | 12.8% | 0-14 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 15-19 | 4,183,624 | 10.7% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 20-24 | 3,368,693 | 8.6% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 25-29 | 2,773,412 | 7.1% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 30-34 | 2,426,162 | 6.2% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 35-39 | 2,105,575 | 5.4% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 40-44 | 1,733,618 | 4.4% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 45-49 | 1,387,117 | 3.6% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 50-54 | 1,108,715 | 2.8% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 55-59 | 902,773 | 2.3% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 60-64 | 704,110 | 1.8% | 15-64 | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 65-69 | 502,935 | 1.3% | 65+ | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 70-74 | 313,682 | 0.8% | 65+ | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 75-79 | 180,682 | 0.5% | 65+ | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 80-84 | 90,122 | 0.2% | 65+ | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 85-89 | 33,558 | 0.1% | 65+ | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 90-94 | 8,010 | 0.0% | 65+ | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 95-99 | 1,088 | 0.0% | 65+ | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| 100+ | 105 | 0.0% | 65+ | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
Table analysis
- The largest five-year group is 0-4, with 6,476,089 people.
- The first three age groups together form the 0-14 total of 17,216,067.
- The age distribution narrows rapidly at older ages; the 65+ total is 1,130,182.
- This 2025 table is age-only. It is not used for the population pyramid because sex-specific 2025 age counts were not available in the parsed dataset.
Age-Sex Population Structure
Angola Population Pyramid, 2014 Census
Resident population by five-year age group and sex
Source: Angola INE, 2014 Census age-sex resident population table. This is the latest detailed five-year age-sex census table used on this page.
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | Male share | Female share | Sex ratio | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 2,484,582 | 2,513,566 | 4,998,148 | 49.7% | 50.3% | 98.8 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 5-9 | 2,062,888 | 2,097,287 | 4,160,174 | 49.6% | 50.4% | 98.4 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 10-14 | 1,504,180 | 1,533,993 | 3,038,173 | 49.5% | 50.5% | 98.1 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 15-19 | 1,222,700 | 1,287,736 | 2,510,436 | 48.7% | 51.3% | 94.9 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 20-24 | 1,020,699 | 1,153,802 | 2,174,501 | 46.9% | 53.1% | 88.5 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 25-29 | 913,726 | 1,031,323 | 1,945,050 | 47.0% | 53.0% | 88.6 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 30-34 | 714,239 | 789,281 | 1,503,520 | 47.5% | 52.5% | 90.5 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 35-39 | 654,408 | 728,550 | 1,382,959 | 47.3% | 52.7% | 89.8 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 40-44 | 510,344 | 539,742 | 1,050,085 | 48.6% | 51.4% | 94.6 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 45-49 | 417,953 | 446,951 | 864,904 | 48.3% | 51.7% | 93.5 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 50-54 | 332,638 | 376,532 | 709,169 | 46.9% | 53.1% | 88.3 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 55-59 | 229,641 | 253,678 | 483,319 | 47.5% | 52.5% | 90.5 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 60-64 | 165,937 | 190,217 | 356,154 | 46.6% | 53.4% | 87.2 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 65-69 | 95,614 | 119,773 | 215,387 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 79.8 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 70-74 | 78,673 | 101,494 | 180,167 | 43.7% | 56.3% | 77.5 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 75-79 | 39,257 | 53,687 | 92,944 | 42.2% | 57.8% | 73.1 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 80-84 | 28,351 | 38,441 | 66,792 | 42.4% | 57.6% | 73.8 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 85-89 | 9,967 | 14,861 | 24,828 | 40.1% | 59.9% | 67.1 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 90-94 | 7,603 | 10,572 | 18,175 | 41.8% | 58.2% | 71.9 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 95+ | 5,640 | 8,498 | 14,138 | 39.9% | 60.1% | 66.4 | 2014 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
Age-sex analysis
- The 2014 census age-sex table has a broad base: the 0-4 group alone contains 4,998,148 residents.
- Females outnumber males in every five-year age group shown in the 2014 census table.
- The sex ratio is closest to balance in the youngest group, at 98.8 males per 100 females for ages 0-4.
- The sex ratio declines at older ages, reaching 66.4 males per 100 females in the 95+ group.
- The 0-14 population totals 12,196,496 in the 2014 census age-sex table, equal to 47.3% of the resident census population.
- This pyramid is based on the 2014 census because a detailed 2024 five-year age-sex table was not available in the dataset used for this page.
Male and Female Population Over Time
Census Male and Female Counts, 2014 and 2024
Official resident population by sex in the two most recent census counts used here
Source: Angola INE, 2014 and 2024 Census counts. Sex ratio is calculated as males per 100 females.
| Year | Male | Female | Total | Male share | Female share | Sex ratio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12,499,041 | 13,289,983 | 25,789,024 | 48.47% | 51.53% | 94.0 | Angola INE, 2014 Census |
| 2024 | 17,931,985 | 18,672,696 | 36,604,681 | 48.99% | 51.01% | 96.0 | Angola INE, 2024 Census |
Data analysis
- The resident census population increased by 10,815,657 between 2014 and 2024.
- Male residents increased by 5,432,944; female residents increased by 5,382,713.
- The sex ratio moved from 94.0 to 96.0 males per 100 females between the two census counts.
Life Expectancy
Life Expectancy at Birth, 2024
World Bank WDI estimate for total population
Source: World Bank WDI. Sex-specific life expectancy values were not used because the current visible dataset on this page uses the total WDI value only.
Chart analysis
- The WDI total life expectancy value for 2024 is 65 years.
- Male and female life expectancy gaps are not charted here because sex-specific values were not part of the source set used for the visible table.
Population Projection
Medium-Variant Population Projection, 2030-2050
Scenario-based UN WPP 2024 projection series
Source: UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 via Worldometer. Population projections are scenario-based estimates, not guaranteed predictions.
| Year | Projected population | Yearly % change | Yearly change | Net migration assumption | Median age | Fertility rate | Density | Urban pop % | Urban population | World share | World population | Global rank | Scenario | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 45,160,458 | 2.96% | 1,224,084 | -1,658 | 17.3 | 4.56 | 36 | 71.8% | 32,437,132 | 0.53% | 8,569,124,911 | 38 | Medium variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2035 | 51,821,718 | 2.79% | 1,332,252 | 3,013 | 18.1 | 4.16 | 42 | 74.7% | 38,691,449 | 0.58% | 8,885,210,181 | 35 | Medium variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2040 | 58,965,321 | 2.62% | 1,428,721 | 6,965 | 19.0 | 3.81 | 47 | 77.3% | 45,556,399 | 0.64% | 9,177,190,203 | 31 | Medium variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2045 | 66,464,329 | 2.42% | 1,499,802 | 2,131 | 19.9 | 3.48 | 53 | 79.8% | 53,037,025 | 0.70% | 9,439,639,668 | 30 | Medium variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2050 | 74,295,394 | 2.25% | 1,566,213 | 23,110 | 20.9 | 3.24 | 60 | 82.3% | 61,131,579 | 0.77% | 9,664,378,587 | 27 | Medium variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
Projection analysis
- The medium-variant projection rises from 45.2 million in 2030 to 74.3 million in 2050.
- The projected fertility rate declines from 4.56 in 2030 to 3.24 in 2050.
- The projected urban share reaches 82.3% by 2050 in this scenario.
- Projection rows should be read as scenario outputs, not observed population counts.
Urban Areas
| Rank | Urban area | Population estimate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luanda | 11,370,127 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 2 | Lubango | 1,280,986 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 3 | Cabinda | 1,157,345 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 4 | Malanje | 973,086 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 5 | Luena | 714,289 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 6 | Cuito | 689,795 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 7 | Huambo | 634,669 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 8 | Benguela | 589,289 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 9 | Lobito | 516,153 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
| 10 | Saurimo | 514,728 | 2025 | Worldometer urban area table |
Table analysis
- Luanda is the only listed urban area above 10 million in the 2025 table.
- The second listed urban area, Lubango, is estimated at 1,280,986.
- Urban area estimates may use boundaries that differ from administrative municipality or province counts.
Country Comparison
The comparison uses countries commonly discussed alongside Angola because of population scale, age structure, fertility, migration or regional context. Values use the same 2025 display source and UN WPP 2024 basis where available.
Median Age Comparison, 2025
Selected countries using the same UN WPP-derived display source
Source: PopulationPyramids.org based on UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024. Values use 2025 for all rows in this comparison.
| Country | Population | Median age | Aged 0-14 | Aged 65+ | Year | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 39,040,048 | 17.8 | 44.1% | 2.9% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| Namibia | 3,092,827 | 22.4 | 36.7% | 3.8% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| Zambia | 21,913,884 | 19.0 | 41.0% | 2.0% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 112,832,485 | 16.9 | 45.9% | 3.1% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
| Botswana | 2,562,129 | 24.5 | 32.0% | 4.1% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org / UN WPP 2024 |
Comparison analysis
- Angola’s 2025 comparison median age is 17.8 years, close to the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 16.9 and Zambia at 19.0.
- Angola’s 0-14 share of 44.1% is higher than Namibia and Botswana in the same display source.
- All comparison rows use the same year and source basis, reducing definition mismatch inside this table.
Demographic Overview
The 2024 census counted 36.6 million residents, up from 25.8 million in the 2014 census.
The official census count and UN/WDI mid-year estimates differ because they use different reference dates and methods.
The 2024 census median age is 18.0 years, while the 2025 UN WPP-derived age table places 44.1% of the population under age 15.
The 2023 fertility rate is 5.12 births per woman, far above the broad 2.1 replacement-level benchmark.
The 2024 census records 23.99 million urban residents, equal to 65.5% of the official resident population.
The UN medium-variant scenario reaches 74.3 million by 2050, with fertility still above replacement level in that scenario.
Data Sources and Methodology
Values in this profile are grouped by source definition. Official Angola census counts are used for resident population, sex counts, median age, urban-rural split and density. UN/WDI mid-year estimates and UN WPP-derived series are used for long-run trends, fertility, migration, urban series, age tables and projections where official time-series tables were not used.
| Source | Year or release | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Angola Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE), 2024 Census | Reference date 2024; definitive release 2025 | Official resident population, male and female counts, median age, mean age, density, urban and rural resident counts |
| Republic of Angola Ministry of Planning, Sociodemographic Indicators | 2024 census indicator page | Published census headline values and source confirmation for total population, sex distribution, median age and density |
| Angola INE, 2014 Census | 2014 final census results | Detailed five-year age-sex table, population pyramid and 2014-to-2024 census sex comparison |
| World Bank World Development Indicators | 2024-2025 latest listed values | 2025 mid-year population estimate, 2025 annual population growth, 2025 net migration, 2024 life expectancy and 2023 fertility indicator |
| UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 | 2024 revision | Population estimate and projection basis, projection scenario definitions and long-run demographic series |
| Worldometer elaboration of UN WPP 2024 | 2025-2026 table view | Extended population history table fields, forecast table fields, UN WPP-derived urban series, density, world share, rank and urban area estimates |
| PopulationPyramids.org based on UN WPP 2024 | 2025 display table | Five-year age distribution, broad age structure, fertility table and same-source country comparison |
Indicator Definitions
| Indicator | Definition | Unit | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | People counted as residents in the census reference system. | Persons | Used for Angola INE census values. |
| Mid-year population | Population estimated for the middle of the calendar year. | Persons | Used for WDI and UN WPP-derived time series. |
| Yearly change | Annual net change in the population series used by the source. | Persons or percent | Used only inside the UN WPP-derived historical and forecast tables. |
| Net migration | Net balance of migrants entering and leaving the population estimate. | Persons | World Bank WDI and UN WPP-derived model estimate; not an immigration admissions count. |
| Total fertility rate | Average number of births per woman implied by age-specific fertility rates. | Births per woman | WDI and UN WPP-derived fertility tables. |
| Urban population | Population classified as urban under the source’s settlement definition. | Persons or percent | Census urban/rural counts and UN WPP-derived urban series are kept separate. |
| Sex ratio | Number of males per 100 females. | Males per 100 females | Calculated from visible male and female counts. |
| Projection | Scenario-based future population estimate. | Persons | UN WPP 2024 medium variant in the projection section. |
| Age-sex table | Population by age group and sex. | Persons, percent and sex ratio | 2014 census five-year age-sex table; not replaced by broad 2025 age-only data. |
Method note
- The page avoids blending census resident counts and UN/WDI mid-year estimates in the same chart unless the table is explicitly source-based.
- Projection values are separated from historical estimates and clearly labeled as medium-variant scenario values.
- Rounded shares may not sum to exactly 100.0%.
- Values marked as calculated use only visible source counts and simple arithmetic.
Methodological Safety Note
Methodological Safety Note: Angola’s official resident census count, UN/WDI mid-year estimates and UN projection values are different measures. The 2024 census count is tied to a census reference date, while WDI and UN WPP series are calendar-year demographic estimates. Urban shares depend on the source definition of urban residence. Net migration in WDI/UN tables is a model estimate, not a direct count of all immigration and emigration events. The population pyramid uses the 2014 census age-sex table because detailed 2024 five-year age-sex counts were not available in the dataset used here. The 2.1 fertility benchmark is a broad reference point and is not a guarantee of population replacement in every setting.
FAQ
What is Angola’s official 2024 census population?
Angola’s official 2024 census counted 36,604,681 residents.
Why do the census and UN/WDI population values differ?
The census is a resident count tied to a census reference date. UN/WDI values are mid-year estimates or projections, so the values are not expected to match exactly.
How young is Angola’s population?
The 2024 census median age is 18.0 years. The 2025 UN WPP-derived age table places 44.1% of the population under age 15.
Is Angola’s fertility below replacement level?
No. The 2023 WDI/UN WPP fertility rate is 5.12 births per woman, above the broad 2.1 replacement-level benchmark.
Are the projection values guaranteed predictions?
No. The projection table uses the UN WPP 2024 medium variant. It is a scenario-based estimate, not an observed count.