Angola Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Angola
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated September 23, 2024
Angola recorded 4.1 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2016, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Angola #81 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Africa average of 7.6 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have remained broadly stable over the past decade. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Angola at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
4.1 /100k
Safety Rank
#115 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2016
Homicide Rate Trend (2011-2016)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have remained broadly stable over the past decade. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Angola Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Armed Conflict Context
Angola has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
25(2024)
Military Spending
1.0% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Angola:
Updated information on health-related issues. Exercise Increased Caution in Angola due to risk of crime, health, unrest, and landmines. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, and homicide, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Health facilities are under-resourced and may not have adequate facilities or supplies of basic vaccines or medications, especially outside of large cities.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Angola Population & Demographics
Population of 37,885,849, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Angola safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Angola at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include health. The homicide rate of 4.1 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Angola?
Angola has an intentional homicide rate of 4.1 per 100,000 people (2016, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #81 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Angola?
Angola is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Angola compare to other countries?
Angola's homicide rate of 4.1 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Africa average of 7.6.