Angola

Angola exhibits a high rate of urbanization, with nearly 70% of its population living in urban areas. This figure is quite high for a country with a GDP per capita just under $3,000, suggesting significant internal migration, potentially driven by resource concentration (oil) and limited rural opportunities, leading to pressure on urban infrastructure like the capital, Luanda.

Angola maintains a very high fertility rate of 5.12 children per woman, indicating extremely rapid population expansion. This demographic characteristic places significant long-term strain on the country's economic development, education systems, and job creation capabilities, especially given the current moderate GDP growth rate of 1.26%.

The Angolan economy faces a significant challenge characterized by high double-digit inflation (13.64%) coupled with high unemployment (14.54%). This combination, often referred to as 'stagflationary' pressure, severely erodes the purchasing power of citizens while limiting job opportunities, hindering poverty reduction efforts.

Angola has achieved a relatively high life expectancy of 64.62 years compared to many sub-Saharan peers. Furthermore, the infant mortality rate, while still high globally, is notably lower at 38.3 per 1,000 live births than in many neighboring countries, suggesting targeted improvements in basic healthcare access and maternal health.