Africa-Press – Angola. The projections of the National Institute of Statistics (INE) estimate a population growth of over 67 million inhabitants by the year 2050, advanced the deputy general director of the institution, Anália da Silva Nunda.
According to INE data, in 2014 Angola had a population of around 24 million people, with current estimates pointing to more than 30 million.
Speaking at a round table on “Demographic trends and families”, organized by the Eighth Commission of the National Assembly, within the framework of the International Day of the Family, he stated that in the same period a reduction in the gross birth rate is expected, as a result of modern contraceptive methods that will reach a significant part of the population.
According to the official, a reduction in the gross mortality rate is also expected due to the improvement of social policies and, in particular, the health and education sector, as well as the decline in fertility caused by a favorable demographic structure.
He contextualized that the Angolan population has grown rapidly over the last 40 years, but with an indicator of falling mortality levels, especially in childhood.
He also said that the high fertility rate is still prevalent, particularly in the rural area, however, measures are needed to reverse the situation.
For him, the increase in the working-age population, combined with appropriate policies, could lead the country to more sustainable socioeconomic development.
He added that the Population and Housing Census for 2024, approved by the National Assembly, is in preparation.
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