Communications, computer, etc. in Angola
Angola: Communications, computer, etc. was 9.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Angola, 1985–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
Angola recorded 9.7% for communications, computer, etc. in 2025.
That represents a change of down 20.5% on the previous year and down 73.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Angola peaked at 84.3% in 2001 and was at its lowest, -3.4%, in 2022.
Angola ranks 180th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Angola, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 50.5% | — |
| 1986 | 51.5% | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 53.3% | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 64.9% | +21.7% |
| 1989 | 60.4% | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 68.7% | +13.7% |
| 1991 | 64.4% | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 63.5% | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 65.6% | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 72.0% | +9.8% |
| 1995 | 79.4% | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 82.1% | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 79.4% | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 82.6% | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 77.5% | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 81.1% | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 84.3% | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 47.8% | -43.3% |
| 2003 | 62.7% | +31.3% |
| 2004 | 40.0% | -36.3% |
| 2005 | 38.7% | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 31.5% | -18.7% |
| 2007 | 32.4% | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 27.6% | -14.6% |
| 2009 | 24.8% | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 27.6% | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 14.8% | -46.4% |
| 2012 | 21.6% | +46.1% |
| 2013 | 30.8% | +42.5% |
| 2014 | 22.0% | -28.7% |
| 2015 | 36.4% | +65.8% |
| 2016 | 32.6% | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 34.3% | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 16.4% | -52.2% |
| 2019 | 17.7% | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 25.3% | +43.4% |
| 2021 | 21.1% | -16.6% |
| 2022 | -3.4% | -115.9% |
| 2023 | 10.8% | -421.5% |
| 2024 | 12.3% | +13.4% |
| 2025 | 9.7% | -20.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 56.1% | 50.5% | 64.9% | 5 |
| 1990s | 73.5% | 63.5% | 82.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.1% | 24.8% | 84.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.4% | 14.8% | 36.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.7% | -3.4% | 25.3% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Angola
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7535 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0679 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 212.57 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 71.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 224,893 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0642 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 200.97 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 30,980 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual -5.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Angola?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Angola was 9.7% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 84.3% in 2001.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.4% in 2022.
- How does Angola rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Angola ranks 180th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.