Angola Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Angola's current account balance was 0.94% in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 85.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Angola's current account balance stood at 0.94% in 2025, a decline of +5.31% from 2024. The IMF projects 0.94% by 2025. Angola ranked 62nd globally.
Angola's current account balance has displayed a significant fluctuation over the past four decades, with a peak of 43.40 in 1996 and a trough of -28.70 in 1998. This volatility is largely attributed to the country's oil-driven economy, which has historically been subject to price shocks and fluctuations in global demand. Notably, Angola's current account balance has mirrored that of Libya, another oil-rich nation, with both countries sharing a similar ranking globally. As of 2025, Angola's current account balance stands at 0.94, ranking 62nd globally. While the recent value is a significant improvement from the all-time trough, it pales in comparison to the peak of 1996. A sustained increase in non-oil exports and investments in the manufacturing sector could potentially alter the trajectory of Angola's current account balance, potentially leading to a more stable and diversified economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 0.95% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 0.89% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 0.89% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 0.63% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 0.47% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 0.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.94% | −5.31% | #62 |
| 2024 | 6.25% | +2.53% | #166 |
| 2023 | 3.91% | −4.35% | #154 |
| 2022 | 8.96% | −0.99% | #164 |
| 2021 | 10.56% | +9.25% | #173 |
| 2020 | 1.48% | −3.95% | #136 |
| 2019 | 6.36% | −0.12% | #168 |
| 2018 | 8.27% | +8.72% | #173 |
| 2017 | -0.75% | +1.94% | #117 |
| 2016 | -5.15% | +2.65% | #64 |
| 2015 | -10.02% | −7.74% | #36 |
| 2014 | -2.44% | −7.87% | #101 |
| 2013 | 5.47% | −4.18% | #170 |
| 2012 | 9.64% | −0.78% | #174 |
| 2011 | 10.42% | +2.57% | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's current account balance was 0.94% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 85.0% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's current account balance peaked at 43.40% in 1996.
The lowest current account balance in Angola was -28.70% in 1998.
Angola ranks 62nd globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's current account balance is projected to reach 0.94% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Angola in 2025 was 0.94%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_current-account,
title = {Angola Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}