Equatorial Guinea
Country statistics · 1990–present
Equatorial Guinea at a Glance
Equatorial Guinea is home to 1.9 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $7,779, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 63.9 years, well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 1.9 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 30.0 and a death rate of 7.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 22.1 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 42,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Equatorial Guinea is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $14 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $7,779 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.1% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 63.9 years (2024), well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges. Current health expenditure per person is $234 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 88.3% (2000), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 63.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access.