Unemployment in Angola decreased from 31.5% in 2024 to 21.3% in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 10.2 percentage point reduction, as announced by President João Lourenço during his State of the Nation address to the National Assembly in Luanda. Despite this overall improvement, a significant disparity remains, with youth unemployment reaching 40.7%. The data was presented during the President's speech concerning the State of the Nation. This indicates ongoing challenges in securing employment opportunities for young people in Angola. The report from O País - A verdade como notícia, highlights this continuing issue within the Angolan labor market. Further details regarding specific sector impacts and government initiatives were not immediately available. This information provides a snapshot of the labor situation in Angola.