Angola GDP Per Capita (2026)
Angola has a resource-rich African economy supported heavily by oil production, alongside diamonds, agriculture, construction, trade, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the country’s resource-based economic output compares with population and helps place total GDP into a per-person context. Explore Angola’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,754
Est. in USD
World Rank
#136
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+3.9%
+$140
Africa Rank
#17
Out of 54 countries
1. Angola GDP Per Capita in 2026
Angola’s GDP per capita reflects the amount of economic output generated for each resident, with petroleum production accounting for a significant share of national activity and export earnings. Other sectors such as agriculture, construction, mining, and services also contribute. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for evaluating Angola’s economic performance relative to countries of different sizes.
2. Angola GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Angola GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,754 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | $3,614 | +14.5% |
| 2024 | $3,156 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $3,079 | -21.2% |
| 2022 | $3,905 | +62.4% |
| 2021 | $2,404 | +21.6% |
| 2020 | $1,977 | -32.8% |
| 2019 | $2,941 | -20.3% |
| 2018 | $3,689 | -21.4% |
| 2017 | $4,694 | +17.6% |
| 2016 | $3,991 | -14.6% |
| 2015 | $4,676 | -22.8% |
| 2014 | $6,055 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | $5,876 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | $5,702 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | $5,184 | +26.4% |
| 2010 | $4,102 | +12.5% |
| 2009 | $3,645 | -20.4% |
| 2008 | $4,578 | +30.2% |
| 2007 | $3,515 | +20.0% |
| 2006 | $2,930 | +36.5% |
| 2005 | $2,146 | +47.9% |
| 2004 | $1,451 | +28.0% |
| 2003 | $1,134 | +13.5% |
| 2002 | $999 | +35.2% |
| 2001 | $739 | -5.4% |
| 2000 | $781 | +23.6% |
| 1999 | $632 | -8.4% |
| 1998 | $690 | -18.1% |
| 1997 | $842 | +13.5% |
| 1996 | $742 | +24.7% |
| 1995 | $595 | +20.7% |
| 1994 | $493 | -29.5% |
| 1993 | $699 | -29.7% |
| 1992 | $994 | -25.4% |
| 1991 | $1,333 | -6.3% |
| 1990 | $1,422 | +7.2% |
| 1989 | $1,326 | +13.2% |
| 1988 | $1,171 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | $1,109 | +11.5% |
| 1986 | $995 | -9.0% |
| 1985 | $1,093 | +9.3% |
| 1984 | $1,000 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | $968 | +1.6% |
| 1982 | $953 | -2.6% |
| 1981 | $978 | -8.9% |
| 1980 | $1,074 | — |
4. Angola GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+3.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+56.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-5.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+28.1%
(2006 to 2026)
Angola’s GDP per capita can change significantly as oil prices, production levels, exchange rates, inflation, investment, and population growth vary. Heavy dependence on petroleum means commodity cycles can have a strong effect on the economy. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of oil-driven expansion, downturn, recovery, and diversification efforts.
5. Angola GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Angola
$3,754
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Angola’s GDP per capita is approximately
13.7%
above the
Africa average
and
85.1%
below the world average.
6. Angola GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Sao Tome & Principe | $4,739 |
| #15 | Djibouti | $4,421 |
| #16 | Egypt | $3,904 |
| #17 | Angola | $3,754 |
| #18 | Ghana | $3,314 |
| #19 | Ivory Coast | $3,313 |
| #20 | Zimbabwe | $3,199 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Angola
Angola GDP (Nominal)
$152.4 Billion
(2026)
Angola GDP Per Capita
$3,754
(2026)
Angola’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic production generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights Angola’s importance as an oil-producing economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted view of economic production. Both measures together offer a more balanced assessment of national economic performance.
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8. Angola GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,677 | -2.1% |
| 2028 | $3,661 | -0.4% |
| 2029 | $3,655 | -0.2% |
| 2030 | $3,685 | +0.8% |
Angola GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,685 by 2030, representing a 1.8% decrease from the 2026 level.
9. Angola GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Angola GDP per capita is estimated at $3,754 in 2026.
It ranks #136 globally and #17 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 3.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 56.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 5.9%.
It is approximately 13.7% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 85.1% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,685 by 2030, 1.8% below the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Angola GDP Per Capita FAQs
Angola GDP per capita is estimated at $3,754 in 2026.
Angola ranks #136 globally and #17 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 3.9% compared with 2025.
Angola GDP per capita was approximately $4,676 in 2015.
Angola GDP per capita is approximately 13.7% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.