Angola Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Angola's urban population was 71.45% in 2025, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Angola's urban population stood at 71.45% in 2025, a rise of +0.80% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.45% by 2025. Angola ranked 85th globally.
Angola's urban population has experienced significant growth, with the latest estimate standing at 71.45% of the total population, ranking it 85th globally. This represents a substantial increase from the 1960 figure of 10.39%, marking the country's all-time trough. The rapid urbanization of Angola is comparable to that of Bolivia, which shares a similar ranking and growth trajectory. Since the 1960s, Angola's urban population has grown steadily, with the exception of some fluctuations. As the country continues to develop and industrialize, it is expected that urbanization will remain a prominent trend. However, a decline in economic growth or investment in rural development could potentially alter this trajectory, slowing the pace of urbanization and altering the demographic landscape of the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 73.05% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 72.25% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 71.45% | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.45% | +0.80% | #85 |
| 2024 | 70.66% | +0.80% | #131 |
| 2023 | 69.85% | +0.80% | #128 |
| 2022 | 69.05% | +0.80% | #126 |
| 2021 | 68.25% | +0.80% | #125 |
| 2020 | 67.46% | +0.79% | #123 |
| 2019 | 66.66% | +0.79% | #120 |
| 2018 | 65.87% | +0.79% | #118 |
| 2017 | 65.09% | +0.79% | #116 |
| 2016 | 64.30% | +0.78% | #114 |
| 2015 | 63.52% | +0.79% | #114 |
| 2014 | 62.72% | +0.59% | #110 |
| 2013 | 62.13% | +0.62% | #109 |
| 2012 | 61.51% | +0.67% | #109 |
| 2011 | 60.84% | +0.71% | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's urban population was 71.45% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Angola's urban population peaked at 71.45% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Angola was 10.39% in 1960.
Angola ranks 85th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's urban population is projected to reach 71.45% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Angola in 2025 was 71.45%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_urban-population,
title = {Angola Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}