At a glance
Spain vs Angola: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Spain |  Angola | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 47,837,168 | 40,557,630 | Spain 1.2× |
| Population growth rate % per year | -0.1 | +3 | -3.1 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 94.52026 | 32.52026 | +62 |
| Surface area km² | 505,9762023 | 1,246,7002023 | Angola 2.5× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 6.52024 | 37.22024 | -30.7 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 8.92024 | 6.82024 | +2.1 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | +1.8 | -0.1 | +1.9 |
| Urban population % of population | 80.52025 | 71.52025 | +9.1 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 96.4 | 98 | -1.6 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 83.92024 | 64.82024 | +19.1 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.12024 | 5.052024 | -3.95 |
| Median age years | 46.3 | 16.7 | +29.6 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 2.1 | 4.5 | -2.4 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 12.62025 | 44.12025 | -31.5 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 21.62025 | 2.92025 | +18.7 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $1.91T2025 | $122.17B2025 | Spain 16× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $38,6272025 | $3,1292025 | Spain 12× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 10.42025 | 14.12025 | -3.7 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 2.72025 | 20.22025 | -17.5 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 220.12024 | 28.12024 | Spain 7.8× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 4.512024 | 0.742024 | +3.76 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 2,3042024 | 4492023 | Spain 5.1× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 192021 | 52.92021 | -33.9 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 37.22023 | 52.12023 | -14.9 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 2,3272022 | 4,1532022 | Angola 1.8× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 26.12022 | 0.52022 | +25.6 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 95.82024 | 40.72024 | +55.1 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 130.32024 | 69.72024 | +60.6 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Spain minus Angola for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Spain compared with Angola
Spain has a live population of about 47,837,168 (#32 in the world) and Angola about 40,557,630 (#40), so Spain has 1.2 times as many people as Angola. Spain is growing at -0.1% a year and Angola at 3%.
By area Angola is larger: 1,246,700 km² against 505,976 km², which gives population densities of 94.5 people per km² in Spain and 32.5 in Angola.
Spain's economy is worth $1.91T (2025) and Angola's $122.17B (2025); per person that is $38,627 in Spain versus $3,129 in Angola, so the average Spain resident produces 12.3 times as much.
Life expectancy is 83.9 years in Spain and 64.8 in Angola; women have 1.1 children on average in Spain compared with 5 in Angola; the median age is 46.3 versus 16.7 years.
80.5% of Spain's people live in cities against 71.5% in Angola; 95.8% use the internet in Spain and 40.7% in Angola; CO₂ emissions per person are 4.5 t in Spain and 0.7 t in Angola.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Spain or Angola?
By population Spain is bigger: 47,837,168 people versus 40,557,630 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Angola is larger (1,246,700 km² vs 505,976 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Spain or Angola?
Spain: GDP of $1,906,453,309,986 versus $122,174,889,424 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Spain or Angola?
Life expectancy at birth is 83.9 years in Spain and 64.8 years in Angola, a difference of 19.1 years in favour of Spain.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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