Angola · Africa
How many people die in Angola every day?
In Angola, about 767 people die every day, roughly one death every 2 minutes. That is about 280,000 deaths a year, 0.5% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 36th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 61.6 years and the leading cause of death is lower respiratory infections. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
767
Deaths per year
280,000
Life expectancy
61.6 years
Population
35,588,987
Death rate
7.9 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Lower respiratory infections
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Angola
61.6
World avg
72.8
-11.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Angola
7.9
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Angola by time period
| Per hour | 32 |
| Per day | 767 |
| Per week | 5,370 |
| Per month | 23,333 |
| Per year | 280,000 |
What people die of in Angola
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Angola in 2023 was tuberculosis, which accounted for 9.8% of all deaths, about 65 a day. It was followed by pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections and malaria.
Deaths from tuberculosis have more than doubled since 2000, from about 9,837 to 23,703 a year. Deaths from diarrhoeal diseases have fallen by 68% since 2000, from about 39,565 to 12,772 a year.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuberculosis | 23,703 | 65 | 9.8% | +141% |
| 2 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 21,160 | 58 | 8.7% | -36% |
| 3 | Malaria | 16,169 | 44 | 6.7% | -14% |
| 4 | Stroke | 15,563 | 43 | 6.4% | +66% |
| 5 | HIV/AIDS | 14,132 | 39 | 5.8% | +55% |
| 6 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 12,772 | 35 | 5.3% | -68% |
| 7 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 12,126 | 33 | 5% | +123% |
| 8 | Preterm birth complications | 8,163 | 22 | 3.4% | -9% |
| 9 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 6,533 | 18 | 2.7% | -25% |
| 10 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 6,320 | 17 | 2.6% | +16% |
Deaths in Angola since 2000
WHO estimates that about 241,875 people died in Angola in 2023, 2% fewer than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 246,029 deaths |
| 2010 | 205,721 deaths |
| 2019 | 222,217 deaths |
| 2023 | 241,875 deaths |
Life expectancy in Angola since 1950
A baby born in Angola in 1950 could expect to live about 35.9 years. By 2023 that had risen to 64.6, a gain of 28.7 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 35.9 years |
| 1980 | 42.2 years |
| 2000 | 46.5 years |
| 2010 | 57.2 years |
| 2019 | 63.1 years |
| 2023 | 64.6 years |
Angola compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Angola ranks 27th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 767 | 61.6 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Mozambique | 767 | 59.3 | HIV/AIDS |
| Ghana | 575 | 64.1 | Malaria |
| Morocco | 548 | 74 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Madagascar | 521 | 64.5 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 575 | 58.7 | Malaria |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Angola every day?
In Angola, about 767 people die every day, or roughly one death every 2 minutes. That adds up to about 280,000 deaths a year, 0.5% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Angola?
Lower respiratory infections is the leading cause of death in Angola. It is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide, and most deaths from it could be avoided with prevention and treatment. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put tuberculosis first in 2023, with 9.8% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Angola?
Life expectancy at birth in Angola is 61.6 years, 11.2 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 171st of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Angola high?
Angola records about 7.9 deaths per 1,000 people each year, above the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.