Moving to Spain from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Spain — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Angola to Spain, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2019
182 ↑ 26% vs 2018

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

Who's moving to Spain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Spain stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
ES
3.5

Spain 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
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
ES
44.8

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain 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
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
ES
4.5t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Spain 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
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
ES
43.2%

Spain 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%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
ES
$46,400

Spain 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
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
ES
2.5

Spain 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

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Madrid
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 55°/40°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 58°/44°F (14°/7°C)
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Month Luanda Madrid
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?

With 36.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Spain can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Spain.

Is Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO ES
Population 34,795,287 47,163,418
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112