Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Angola
Angola: Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution was 7,771 2011$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
7,771 2011$
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
98th
of 145 countries
All-time high
8,689 2011$
in 2015
All-time low
1,080 2011$
in 1993
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Angola, 1950–2018
Source: Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2011$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Angola is 7,771 2011$, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Angola peaked at 8,689 2011$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,080 2011$, in 1993.
That places Angola 98th out of 145 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Angola, year by year
| Year | 2011$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,677 2011$ | — |
| 1951 | 1,715 2011$ | +2.3% |
| 1952 | 1,755 2011$ | +2.3% |
| 1953 | 1,795 2011$ | +2.3% |
| 1954 | 1,720 2011$ | -4.2% |
| 1955 | 1,830 2011$ | +6.4% |
| 1956 | 1,769 2011$ | -3.3% |
| 1957 | 1,908 2011$ | +7.9% |
| 1958 | 1,978 2011$ | +3.7% |
| 1959 | 1,953 2011$ | -1.3% |
| 1960 | 1,997 2011$ | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 2,225 2011$ | +11.4% |
| 1962 | 2,128 2011$ | -4.4% |
| 1963 | 2,200 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 2,407 2011$ | +9.4% |
| 1965 | 2,544 2011$ | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 2,646 2011$ | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 2,753 2011$ | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 2,665 2011$ | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 2,695 2011$ | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 2,818 2011$ | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 2,754 2011$ | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 2,729 2011$ | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 2,852 2011$ | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 2,727 2011$ | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 1,710 2011$ | -37.3% |
| 1976 | 1,521 2011$ | -11.1% |
| 1977 | 1,500 2011$ | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 1,530 2011$ | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 1,527 2011$ | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 1,532 2011$ | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 1,471 2011$ | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 1,374 2011$ | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 1,288 2011$ | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 1,259 2011$ | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 1,242 2011$ | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 1,106 2011$ | -11.0% |
| 1987 | 1,211 2011$ | +9.5% |
| 1988 | 1,360 2011$ | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 1,360 2011$ | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1,384 2011$ | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 1,437 2011$ | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 1,389 2011$ | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 1,080 2011$ | -22.2% |
| 1994 | 1,121 2011$ | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 1,319 2011$ | +17.7% |
| 1996 | 1,534 2011$ | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 1,687 2011$ | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 1,811 2011$ | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 1,899 2011$ | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 2,014 2011$ | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 2,162 2011$ | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 2,523 2011$ | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 2,712 2011$ | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 3,064 2011$ | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 3,709 2011$ | +21.0% |
| 2006 | 4,592 2011$ | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 5,774 2011$ | +25.7% |
| 2008 | 6,744 2011$ | +16.8% |
| 2009 | 7,088 2011$ | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 7,521 2011$ | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 8,016 2011$ | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 8,190 2011$ | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 8,508 2011$ | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 8,673 2011$ | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 8,689 2011$ | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 8,453 2011$ | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 8,146 2011$ | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 7,771 2011$ | -4.6% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 7,771 2011$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,183 2011$, 1.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Angola's 7,771 2011$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,046 2011$, 3.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,810 2011$ | 1,677 2011$ | 1,978 2011$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,426 2011$ | 1,997 2011$ | 2,753 2011$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,167 2011$ | 1,500 2011$ | 2,852 2011$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,320 2011$ | 1,106 2011$ | 1,532 2011$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,466 2011$ | 1,080 2011$ | 1,899 2011$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,038 2011$ | 2,014 2011$ | 7,088 2011$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,219 2011$ | 7,521 2011$ | 8,689 2011$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Angola
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 125.12 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.001 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3.2 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 203.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 29.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Angola?
- Divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Angola was 7,771 2011$ in 2018, according to Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 8,689 2011$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,080 2011$ in 1993.
- How does Angola rank for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution?
- Angola ranks 98th out of 145 countries with data for 2018.
- Is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Unit 1 'The capitalist revolution: prosperity, inequality, and planetary limits’ in The CORE Team, The Economy 2.0 Microeconomics. Available at: https://tinyco.re/4329598 [Figure 1.19]