Angola

Continent

Africa

Capital

Luanda

Population

37,202,061

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Angola

Population:: 37,202,061
Area:: 1,246,700 sq km
Currency:: kwanza
Languages:: Portuguese 71.2, Umbundu 23, Kikongo 8.2, Kimbundu 7.8, Chokwe 6.5, Nhaneca 3.4, Nganguela 3.1, Fiote 2.4, Kwanhama 2.3, Muhumbi 2.1

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Angola

GDP:: $266.249 billion
GDP per Capita:: $7,200
GDP Growth:: 1%
Inflation:: 13.64%
Unemployment:: 14.62%
Public Debt:: 65% of GDP
Credit Rating:: CCC+ (2020)

Political System

Governance structure of Angola

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Joao Manuel Goncalves LOURENCO (since 26 September 2017)
Head of Government:: President Joao Manuel Goncalves LOURENCO
Judiciary:: Supreme Court or Tribunal Supremo (consists of the court president, vice president, and a minimum of 16 judges); Constitutional Court or Tribunal Constitucional (consists of 11 judges)
Administrative Divisions:: 18 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Bengo, Benguela, Bie, Cabinda, Cuando Cubango, Cuanza-Norte, Cuanza-Sul, Cunene, Huambo, Huila, Luanda, Lunda-Norte, Lunda-Sul, Malanje, Moxico, Namibe, Uige, Zaire

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 2108 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

14.9% (2023 est.)

Industry

45.3% (2023 est.)

Services

39.8% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $36.961 billion
Imports:: $23.688 billion

Major Trading Partners

China 40

India 9

UAE 6

Spain 6

Netherlands 5

Economic Outlook

Angola has a 1% GDP growth rate with 13.64% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.