Angola
Africa · Middle Africa
Oil-rich; Luanda was once the world's most expensive city, and things are improving rapidly.
At a Glance
📈Angola's Human Development Index
0.591
Medium human development#148 of 191 countries worldwide, #19 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 23% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Angola
Angola is a country of enormous geographic variety, from Atlantic beaches and tropical rainforest to the strange desert landscapes of the Namib in the south, with a vibrant urban culture in Luanda shaped by Portuguese and African influences. It is a place of raw energy and resilience, and those willing to engage on its own terms will find warmth and creativity in abundance. Infrastructure outside the capital can be challenging, and it remains largely undiscovered by international visitors.
- One of Africa's largest oil producers, yet ranks poorly on almost every development index.
- Cuban military intervention in Angola's civil war extended the Cold War into Africa.
- Has one of the youngest populations in the world — median age under 16.
Quick Facts
Capital
Luanda
Language
Portuguese
Currency
Kz AOA
Area
1.25M km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
23Mbps
GDP / Capita
$3K
PPP / Capita
$10K
Inflation
20.2%
Unemployment
14.1%
Innovation (GII)
13.0
GNI / Capita
$3K
Tax Revenue
7.6%
FDI Inflows
0.9%
Education Spend
2.5%
Cost of Living
42.3
Price Level Index
85th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1999
0.369 → 0.591 (+0.222)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 24 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Angola's Human Development Index?
Angola's Human Development Index is 0.591 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #148 of 191 countries.
Is Angola safe?
Angola scores 1.96 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #77 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Angola?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Angola at 42.3 (New York = 100); that is #74 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Angola?
Life expectancy at birth in Angola is 64.8 yrs (World Bank), ranked #169 of 195 countries.