Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
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Angola political and security risk assessment
Angola carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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What is the political and security risk in Angola right now?
Angola carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is steady. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 3.1% in 2025 with inflation at 20.2%.
What are the main risks of operating in Angola?
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What has changed recently in Angola?
Angola moved unchanged this week and rose 3 points over the last 12 weeks, from 17 to 20.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that Angola stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Guarded band.
60 to 75%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Fuels make up 91% of goods exports (2025 data), so security events can move energy supply and prices.
Trade equals 35% of GDP (2025 data). Supply chain exposure is mainly to regional and global shocks rather than local events.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$122.2 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth3.1%Latest data, 2025
Inflation20.2%Latest data, 2025
Trade35% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Fuel exports91% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Population39.0 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Angola threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Angola for business?
Angola carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Angola?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (guarded); protest and civil unrest (guarded). Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
What is the outlook for Angola?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that Angola stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Guarded band.
How often is the Angola risk assessment updated?
The Angola threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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