What is the Population of Angola?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Angola has a population of approximately 36,170,961 people, making it the 41st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.45% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,246,700 km², the population density is roughly 29 people per km².
| Population | 36,170,961 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 41st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.45% |
| Area | 1,246,700 km² |
| Population density | 29 / km² |
| Demonym | Angolan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | 36,170,961 | 41st |
| Uzbekistan | 37,859,698 | 38th |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 39th |
| Morocco | 36,828,330 | 40th |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 42nd |
| Peru | 34,350,244 | 43rd |
| Malaysia | 34,231,700 | 44th |
Angola compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 342,000 |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 2,344,858 |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 752,612 |
| Namibia | 3,022,401 | 825,615 |
Angola in context
- Angola covers 1,246,700 km², making it the 22nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Republic of the Congo, DR Congo, Zambia, Namibia.
- With 36,170,961 people, Angola holds about 15.7% of the population of Middle Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Angola is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Angola — FAQ
What is the population of Angola?
The population of Angola is approximately 36,170,961 (36.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Angola in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Angola at approximately 36,170,961 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Angola is the 41st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Angola?
Approximately 36,170,961 people live in Angola, making it the 41st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Angola rank by population?
Angola is the 41st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.45%.
What is the population density of Angola?
Angola has a population density of roughly 29 people per km², based on a land area of 1,246,700 km².
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