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Angolan Scorecard

Country profile

Angola is located on the southwest coast of Africa, featuring a diverse landscape that spans Atlantic beaches, tropical forests, and vast savannas inland. It has a population of 36.7 million, a population growth rate of 3.08%, and a median age of 16.45 years.

With a history shaped by centuries of Portuguese colonial rule and pre-colonial kingdoms, Angola has a rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Today, the country is emerging as an important oil and diamond producer while working to rebuild and diversify its economy amid post-conflict challenges.

Its capital city is Luanda.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Angola improved by 1.5% from 2022 to 2023

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GDP Growth in Angola worsened by 67.1% from 2022 to 2023

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Unemployment Rate in Angola improved by 0.5% from 2023 to 2024

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Inflation Rate in Angola worsened by 107.0% from 2023 to 2024

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Income Inequality in Angola worsened by 20.1% from 2008 to 2018

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Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Angola improved by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

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Infant Mortality Rate in Angola improved by 3.3% from 2022 to 2023

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Human Development Index showed no change from 2021 to 2022

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Suicide Mortality Rate in Angola worsened by 9.4% from 2020 to 2021

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World Happiness Report showed no change from 2016 to 2017

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Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

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Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Angola improved by 5.8% from 2019 to 2021

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Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

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Control of Corruption showed no change from 2022 to 2023

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Homicide Rate in Angola improved by 8.1% from 2015 to 2016

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Government Effectiveness in Angola improved by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023

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Political Stability in Angola improved by 46.0% from 2022 to 2023

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Rule of Law in Angola worsened by 7.5% from 2022 to 2023

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Voice and Accountability in Angola improved by 8.8% from 2022 to 2023

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Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita showed no change from 2022 to 2023

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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Angola worsened by 2.2% from 2019 to 2020

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Renewable Energy Consumption in Angola worsened by 12.0% from 2020 to 2021

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