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Quick answer: Angola has an estimated 7,460 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 26 a day, 26.1 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #29 of 195). 0 accident reports from Angola were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 113 (police) / 116 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

7,460
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
26
Est. Deaths Per Day
9,579 per year
26.1
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#29
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Angola
Angola
About Angola

Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a country on the western coast of Southern Africa. It is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) country after Brazil in both total area and population and is the seventh-largest country in Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Capital
Luanda
Population
36,749,906 (2023)
Area
1,246,700 km²
Calling code
+244
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
kwanza, Angolan real, Angolan angolar, Angolan escudo
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
113 (police) / 116 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
26.1

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-10

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Angola Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Angola — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Angola over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Angola

In Angola, dial 113 (police) / 116 (ambulance). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Angola

Angola has an estimated road traffic death rate of 26.1 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 36,700,000, that translates to about 9,579 deaths every year — 26 every single day.

Globally it ranks #29 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Angola — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Angola, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 2.5%.

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Angola vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Angola 26.1 9,579 7,460
DR Congo 33.7 34,475 26,849
Zambia 23.7 4,882 3,802
Congo 27.4 1,671 1,301
Namibia 28.6 744 579
Questions

Angola — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Angola per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Angola records an estimated 9,579 road traffic deaths per year — about 26 per day. That is a rate of 26.1 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Angola in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Angola is around 7,460. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Angola dangerous?
Angola has a road death rate of 26.1 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Angola?
In Angola, dial 113 (police) / 116 (ambulance). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Angola come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Angola by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Angola drive on?
Angola drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.06 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 120 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Angola.