Africa 36.7M peopleAGO Capital: Luanda
Moving to Angola
Angola is a solid destination for global professionals, featuring a moderate tax burden of 18.6%. With a very high English proficiency score of 413, daily communication and business integration are seamless. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Guinea-Bissau.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$10,118.6USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
62.1years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 44/100.
Unemployment
14.1%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
4.1per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
28.2%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
3.79/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
presidential system, republic
Head of State: João Lourenço
Head of Gov: João Lourenço
Ruling Party
People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%
Connectivity
40.7%
Internet Users
Language
413/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
51.3/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
39.5%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
2.9%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-995
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
54.4 / 100Property Rights
36.9 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
26.3 / 100Government Integrity
28.3 / 100Tax Burden Score
86.9 / 100Government Spending
89.3 / 100Fiscal Health
91.9 / 100Business Freedom
42.8 / 100Labor Freedom
50.8 / 100Monetary Freedom
59.0 / 100Trade Freedom
70.4 / 100Investment Freedom
30.0 / 100Financial Freedom
40.0 / 100Climate Profile (Luanda)
Jan
29 °C
min 24°18 rain days
Feb
31 °C
min 24°6 rain days
Mar
30 °C
min 24°13 rain days
Apr
30 °C
min 24°22 rain days
May
29 °C
min 24°4 rain days
Jun
26 °C
min 20°0 rain days
Jul
25 °C
min 18°0 rain days
Aug
25 °C
min 19°1 rain days
Sep
26 °C
min 21°1 rain days
Oct
28 °C
min 23°5 rain days
Nov
28 °C
min 24°26 rain days
Dec
29 °C
min 24°21 rain days