
Spread of COVID-19 in Angola
Since the beginning of the pandemic until May 28th, 2023, a total of 105,384 infected people and 1,934 deaths have been reported in Angola.The total of 105,384 infected people currently represents 0.32 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 25.55 million vaccine doses have been administered as of May 21st, 2023. There are 15.75 million people who have received at least one vaccination (47.9 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 2.03 million people (6.2 percent).8.82 million of these are considered fully vaccinated in Angola (= 26.8 percent).
This means that Angola is one of the countries with the worst vaccination coverage in the world.The vaccination rate is higher in 199 countries.
Weight and size
Male | Female | |
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Body height | 168 cm | 158 cm |
BMI | 22.3 | 24.2 |
Weight | 62.7 kg | 60.2 kg |
Diseases
Angola | Ø worldwide | |
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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 | |
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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.
Medical supplies

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.