Angola GDP Growth Picks Up to 4-Year High
Angola's economy grew by 8.74% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching a four-year high. Growth was primarily driven by the non-oil sector, including mining, manufacturing, and financial services.
Why it matters
Strong economic performance in Angola suggests successful diversification efforts away from total reliance on oil exports.
AOGDPYY Angola's economy expanded 8.74% year-on-year in Q2 2026, marking its strongest growth since Q2 2022 and accelerating from 5.32% in the previous quarter.
The non-oil sector remained the main driver, expanding 9.24%, after a 6.22% advance in Q1, while the oil sector grew 5.64%, rebounding from a 0.21% contraction in the previous quarter.
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