Equatorial Guinea Statistics

Population

1,938,431 people (2025)

Total GDP

$12.7B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$7,750 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.674 (133.)

About Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea has significant oil wealth with highest per capita income in Africa. The country has rainforest mainland and volcanic islands including Bioko. Equatoguinean culture blends African traditions with Hispanic colonial heritage.

The nation has tropical climate with high humidity and rainfall. Equatorial Guinea has presidential republic with authoritarian governance. The country has oil-dependent economy and limited diversification.

Malabo is capital on Bioko Island while Bata is largest city on mainland. Equatorial Guinea has Spanish as official language uniquely in Africa. The nation has significant income inequality despite oil wealth.

Traditional Equatoguinean culture includes Fang traditions, forest spirits, and traditional crafts. The country has Catholic majority with traditional beliefs influence. Equatoguinean cuisine features fish, plantains, and Central African ingredients.

The population is 1.7 million with oil wealth concentration and development challenges. Equatorial Guinea offers oil riches, Spanish heritage, and Central African culture in Gulf of Guinea nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$13.7B
$12.8B
$11.8B
$10.9B
$9.9B
$11.4B
$9.9B
$12.2B
$13.7B
$12.3B
$12.5B
$12.7B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
18.7%
0-14
18.4%
9.0%
15-24
8.6%
15.2%
25-44
12.2%
8.0%
45-64
6.2%
1.8%
65+
2.0%
Male
Female
%52.7 (1.021.292)
%47.3 (917.139)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 5.003.223 +0.45% 178.4
2090 4.751.860 +0.61% 169.4
2080 4.433.199 +0.84% 158
2070 4.036.253 +1.05% 143.9
2060 3.610.535 +1.26% 128.7
2050 3.143.728 +1.49% 112.1
2040 2.665.586 +1.92% 95
2030 2.170.445 +2.2% 77.4
2025 NOW 1.938.431 +2.43% 69.1
2020 1.716.468 +2.77% 61.2
2015 1.453.923 +3.86% 51.8
2010 1.189.085 +4.7% 42.4
2005 947.367 +5.27% 33.8
2000 703.279 +5.41% 25.1
1995 571.264 +3.84% 20.4
1990 474.274 +3.82% 16.9
1985 385.547 +5.66% 13.7
1980 288.644 +3.14% 10.3
1975 287.901 -2.39% 10.3
1970 320.803 -0.53% 11.4
1965 298.238 +2.16% 10.6
1960 269.807 +1.82% 9.6
1955 247.215 +1.75% 8.8
1950 226.563 - 8.1

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Annobón
5.314
Bioko Norte
295.207
Bioko Sur
35.150
Centro Sur
169.414
Djibloho
100.000
Kie-Ntem
183.071
Litoral
368.170
Wele-Nzas
194.371

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Data Sources

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