The population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million in Angola reached 9.2697 million in 2023. This marked a steady growth trend from 2013, where it was 6.3994 million. The year-on-year variation saw moderate increases, with the highest recent percentage growth happening in 2021 and 2022 at 3.63% and 3.71% respectively. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged 3.58%, indicating consistent urban population expansion, albeit at a slightly declining annual rate.

Looking ahead, the forecast suggests that the population will grow to 10.809 million by 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.44%, and a cumulative growth rate of 12.79%. This indicates a gradual deceleration in the rate of growth but continued urban expansion is expected.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of economic shifts on urban migration patterns.
Infrastructure development supporting urban growth.
Government policies addressing urbanization challenges such as housing, healthcare, and employment.
Environmental sustainability considerations in rapidly growing urban areas.