At a glance
United Kingdom vs Angola: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  United Kingdom |  Angola | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 70,039,803 | 40,555,541 | United Kingdom 1.7× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +0.5 | +3 | -2.4 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 287.52026 | 32.52026 | +255 |
| Surface area km² | 243,6102023 | 1,246,7002023 | Angola 5.1× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 9.92024 | 37.22024 | -27.3 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 9.72024 | 6.82024 | +2.9 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | +5.2 | -0.1 | +5.3 |
| Urban population % of population | 83.32025 | 71.52025 | +11.9 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 97.1 | 98 | -0.9 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 81.42024 | 64.82024 | +16.6 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.552024 | 5.052024 | -3.5 |
| Median age years | 40.2 | 16.7 | +23.5 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 3.4 | 4.5 | -1.1 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 172025 | 44.12025 | -27.1 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 19.72025 | 2.92025 | +16.8 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $4.00T2025 | $122.17B2025 | United Kingdom 33× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $57,6022025 | $3,1292025 | United Kingdom 18× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 4.72025 | 14.12025 | -9.4 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 3.92025 | 20.22025 | -16.3 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 292.42024 | 28.12024 | United Kingdom 10× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 4.222024 | 0.742024 | +3.48 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 2,0692024 | 4492023 | United Kingdom 4.6× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 12.22021 | 52.92021 | -40.7 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 13.32023 | 52.12023 | -38.8 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 2,1442022 | 4,1532022 | Angola 1.9× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 5.82022 | 0.52022 | +5.3 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 95.52024 | 40.72024 | +54.8 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 121.62024 | 69.72024 | +51.9 |
▲ 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 United Kingdom minus Angola for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
United Kingdom compared with Angola
United Kingdom has a live population of about 70,039,803 (#22 in the world) and Angola about 40,555,541 (#40), so United Kingdom has 1.7 times as many people as Angola. United Kingdom is growing at 0.5% a year and Angola at 3%.
By area Angola is larger: 1,246,700 km² against 243,610 km², which gives population densities of 287.5 people per km² in United Kingdom and 32.5 in Angola.
United Kingdom's economy is worth $4.00T (2025) and Angola's $122.17B (2025); per person that is $57,602 in United Kingdom versus $3,129 in Angola, so the average United Kingdom resident produces 18.4 times as much.
Life expectancy is 81.4 years in United Kingdom and 64.8 in Angola; women have 1.6 children on average in United Kingdom compared with 5 in Angola; the median age is 40.2 versus 16.7 years.
83.3% of United Kingdom's people live in cities against 71.5% in Angola; 95.5% use the internet in United Kingdom and 40.7% in Angola; CO₂ emissions per person are 4.2 t in United Kingdom 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, United Kingdom or Angola?
By population United Kingdom is bigger: 70,039,803 people versus 40,555,541 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Angola is larger (1,246,700 km² vs 243,610 km²).
Which has the larger economy, United Kingdom or Angola?
United Kingdom: GDP of $4,002,587,541,846 versus $122,174,889,424 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, United Kingdom or Angola?
Life expectancy at birth is 81.4 years in United Kingdom and 64.8 years in Angola, a difference of 16.6 years in favour of United Kingdom.
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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