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By 2026, Angola is projected to be home to 40,215,179 people. That is a 9-fold increase on the 4,551,869 recorded in 1950. It is growing at +2.95% a year, one of the faster rates globally, adding about 1.2M people a year. Population density sits at 32 people/km². Half the population is younger than 16.7 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 20.9 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 98 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 150,045,574, up 273% from 2026.
Total population
40,215,179
Density
32 people/km²
Median age
16.7 years
Growth rate
+2.95%
Angola is experiencing rapid population growth, adding millions of people each year. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 21 by 2050 (up from 17 in 2026). Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 150M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.