Angola Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Angola's poverty rate was 39.30% in 2018, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 77.8% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2018.
Overview
Angola's poverty rate stood at 39.30% in 2018, a rise of +17.20pp from 2008. Angola ranked 88th globally.
Angola’s poverty rate rose sharply from 27.00 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 39.30 % in 2018, placing the country 88th globally and surpassing peers such as Benin (37.20 %) and Chad (41.90 %). The trough of 22.10 % recorded in 2008 marked the lowest share of the population living below the national poverty line during the 19‑year series, after which the share accelerated upward, reflecting a reversal of earlier gains despite modest economic growth from oil revenues. The limited three‑year coverage of the World Bank data suggests that short‑term fluctuations may be amplified, yet the sustained increase signals structural vulnerabilities, including inequality and reliance on commodity exports. If diversification and social protection programmes expand, the upward trajectory could be moderated; otherwise the poverty rate is likely to remain high or even climb further in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 39.30% | +17.20pp | #88 |
| 2008 | 22.10% | −4.90pp | #73 |
| 2000 | 27.00% | – | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's poverty rate was 39.30% in 2018. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 77.8% increase from the previous year.
Angola's poverty rate peaked at 39.30% in 2018.
The lowest poverty rate in Angola was 22.10% in 2008.
Angola ranks 88th globally in poverty rate as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
The poverty rate of Angola in 2018 was 39.30%. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_poverty-rate,
title = {Angola Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}