Moving to Norway from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Norway? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Angola to Norway.

Moved in 2023
22 ↑ 57% vs 2022

people moved from Angola to Norway · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Norway?

Top countries of origin for Norway's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Norway compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
NO
1.5

Norway performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
NO
51.7

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
NO
7.2t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Norway leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
NO
2.0%

Norway generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
NO
$90,500

Norway generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
NO
2.3

Norway performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Oslo
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Luanda Oslo
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Norway. To live, work, or study long-term in Norway, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Norway's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Norway

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Norway.
Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Norway passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Norway?

Connectivity is usually fine (Norway: 45.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Norway offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Norway compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO NO
Population 34,795,287 5,553,840
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages Portuguese Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112