Angola
Central Africa · Africa
Population
37.9M
GDP (Nominal)
$100B
Capital City
Luanda
Currency
AOA (Kz)
Avg Salary
$250/mo
Region
Central Africa
Livability Index 2026
60/100
Cost of Living
3/100
Avg Salary
33.5/100
Safety
36.1/100
Healthcare
30/100
Education
38/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Angola is a resource-rich nation defined by its massive oil and diamond reserves. While it offers highly lucrative opportunities for expats in the energy sector, it remains a country of stark contrasts, battling high inflation, severe wealth inequality, and a notoriously expensive cost of living in the capital.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$1,000
Monthly Groceries$250
Monthly Transport$50
Utilities & Internet$140
Estimated Total Monthly
$1,440 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Stable regional presence
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 33.5)
- • High unemployment rate (31.5%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$2,638
Inflation Rate
28.2%
Unemployment
31.5%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Work Visa (Sector-specific, highly regulated)
Privileged Visa (For significant foreign investors)
Tourism Visa
Visa Difficulty
4/10
PR Eligibility
Difficult; usually reserved for long-term investors or through marriage
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$250
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Oil & Gas
Diamond Mining
Agriculture
Construction
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
62 Yrs
Literacy Rate
72%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Universidade Agostinho Neto (UAN)#
Universidade Católica de Angola (UCAN)#
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