Spread of COVID-19 in Angola
Since the beginning of the pandemic until February 5th, 2023, a total of 105,184 infected people and 1,931 deaths have been reported in Angola.The total of 105,184 infected people currently represents 0.32 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 23.89 million vaccine doses have been administered as of January 1st, 2023. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. There are 15.08 million people who have received at least one vaccination (45.9 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 1.53 million people (4.6 percent).8.31 million of these are considered fully vaccinated in Angola (= 25.3 percent).
This means that Angola is one of the countries with the worst vaccination coverage in the world.The vaccination rate is higher in 197 countries.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers daily. A list of all infections and deaths by country can be found on our COVID-19 virus topic page.
Weight and size
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Body height | 168 cm | 158 cm |
| BMI | 22.3 | 24.2 |
| Weight | 62.7 kg | 60.2 kg |
Diseases
| Angola | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes * | 4.50% | 8.81% |
| Tuberculosis | 3.25‰ | 1.34‰ |
| Malaria | 22.9% | 5.7% |
| HIV / Aids | 0.09% | 0.03% |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
| Angola | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 36.0% | 81.7% |
| Hepatitis B | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Tetanus | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| DTP * | 4.50% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
The number of underweight newborns is 15 percent.
Medical supplies
Medical care provided by doctors and hospitals in Angola is below average compared to the world population. The country provides 0.8 hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants. The global mean here is 2.9 beds. Within the EU, 4.6 beds are available for every 1,000 residents. With about 7,410 physicians in Angola, there are about 0.21 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.
Through medical care, the mortality rate of major known diseases can be reduced as far as possible. For example, only about 22 percent of all people who suffer from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or chylomicron retention disease (CRD) currently die.
Spread of the Corona virus Covid19 (SARS-CoV-2)
Average life expectancy by country
Quality of life in country comparison