Rank #60 by World Population
🇬🇶Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has a population of 1,847,549, ranking #60 in the world. The capital is Malabo. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Upper middle income
1,847,549
Population
#60
World Rank
63.7
Life Expectancy
$6,678
GDP Per Capita
Equatorial Guinea, #60 by world population
Equatorial Guinea Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Equatorial Guinea had a population of 269,807 in 1960 and 1,892,516 in 2024, a 7.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,892,516 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.12%.
1,892,516
Population (2024)
269,807
Population (1960)
1,892,516
Peak (2024)
3.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 269,807 |
| 1961 | 274,896 |
| 1962 | 280,286 |
| 1963 | 285,965 |
| 1964 | 291,942 |
| 1965 | 298,238 |
| 1966 | 304,859 |
| 1967 | 311,805 |
| 1968 | 318,849 |
| 1969 | 322,517 |
| 1970 | 320,803 |
| 1971 | 315,940 |
| 1972 | 309,468 |
| 1973 | 302,281 |
| 1974 | 294,953 |
| 1975 | 287,901 |
| 1976 | 281,031 |
| 1977 | 276,779 |
| 1978 | 276,531 |
| 1979 | 279,846 |
| 1980 | 288,644 |
| 1981 | 303,252 |
| 1982 | 322,216 |
| 1983 | 343,421 |
| 1984 | 364,899 |
| 1985 | 385,547 |
| 1986 | 404,728 |
| 1987 | 422,522 |
| 1988 | 439,651 |
| 1989 | 456,808 |
| 1990 | 474,274 |
| 1991 | 492,217 |
| 1992 | 510,770 |
| 1993 | 530,023 |
| 1994 | 550,138 |
| 1995 | 571,264 |
| 1996 | 593,492 |
| 1997 | 616,893 |
| 1998 | 641,474 |
| 1999 | 667,214 |
| 2000 | 703,279 |
| 2001 | 749,836 |
| 2002 | 797,957 |
| 2003 | 847,862 |
| 2004 | 899,917 |
| 2005 | 947,367 |
| 2006 | 990,343 |
| 2007 | 1,036,044 |
| 2008 | 1,084,530 |
| 2009 | 1,135,673 |
| 2010 | 1,189,085 |
| 2011 | 1,241,835 |
| 2012 | 1,293,483 |
| 2013 | 1,346,218 |
| 2014 | 1,399,828 |
| 2015 | 1,453,923 |
| 2016 | 1,508,186 |
| 2017 | 1,562,396 |
| 2018 | 1,616,422 |
| 2019 | 1,670,177 |
| 2020 | 1,716,468 |
| 2021 | 1,758,786 |
| 2022 | 1,803,545 |
| 2023 | 1,847,549 |
| 2024 | 1,892,516 |
Demographics
| Population | 1,847,549 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.41% |
| Urban Population | 71.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.08 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 63.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 49.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$6,678
GDP Per Capita
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
38.5
Gini Index (inequality)
61.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
3.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.15
Physicians per 1,000
49.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
66.9%
Electricity Access
63.7%
Internet Users
46
Mobile Subs per 100
65.9
People per km2
3,997
Net Migration
Environment
86.4%
Forest Area
Equatorial Guinea Climate
Equatorial Guinea has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F) and receives about 2289 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
2289
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 33 mm |
| February | 26° / 80° | 53 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 120 mm |
| April | 26° / 80° | 179 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 242 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 317 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 329 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 302 mm |
| September | 25° / 76° | 328 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 254 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 99 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 33 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Equatorial Guinea
The most comfortable months to visit Equatorial Guinea are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 21°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Equatorial Guinea in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Equatorial Guinea has a population of 1,847,549, ranking #60 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.41%.
Life expectancy in Equatorial Guinea is 63.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 49.2 per 1,000 live births.
Equatorial Guinea's GDP per capita is $6,678. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
71.1% of Equatorial Guinea's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 65.9 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Equatorial Guinea is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Equatorial Guinea are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Equatorial Guinea has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C and about 2289 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 1,847,549 residents, Equatorial Guinea is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.4% a year.
GDP per capita is about $6,678 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 63.7 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.1 births per woman, and 71.1% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.