Equatorial Guinea
- Capital:
- Ciudad de la Paz
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Middle Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Litoral, Bioko Norte, Malabo
- Abbreviation:
- GNQ
1,984,468
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
1,984,468
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Equatorial Guinea's population is projected to be 4,934,752 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,984,468 | 2.44% | 150 |
| 2025 | 1,938,431 | 2.46% | 150 |
| 2020 | 1,716,468 | 2.77% | 153 |
| 2019 | 1,670,177 | 3.33% | 153 |
| 2018 | 1,616,422 | 3.46% | 153 |
| 2017 | 1,562,396 | 3.59% | 153 |
| 2015 | 1,453,923 | 4.1% | 153 |
| 2010 | 1,189,085 | 4.65% | 157 |
| 2005 | 947,367 | 6.14% | 158 |
| 2000 | 703,279 | 4.25% | 162 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,984,468 | 2.44% | 150 |
| 2032 | 2,267,030 | 2.23% | 149 |
| 2037 | 2,513,958 | 2.09% | 149 |
| 2042 | 2,764,776 | 1.92% | 143 |
| 2047 | 3,005,559 | 1.68% | 141 |
| 2052 | 3,237,093 | 1.49% | 139 |
| 2057 | 3,472,109 | 1.41% | 139 |
| 2062 | 3,697,765 | 1.27% | 138 |
| 2067 | 3,912,454 | 1.14% | 137 |
| 2072 | 4,118,432 | 1.03% | 137 |
368.7K
21.3K
42.6K
432.5K
Litoral has a metropolitan area population of 432,509, comprising 21.79%% of Equatorial Guinea's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litoral | 432,509 | 21.79% |
| 2 | Bioko Norte | 368,673 | 18.58% |
| 3 | Malabo | 368,673 | 18.58% |
| 4 | Wele Nzas | 332,814 | 16.77% |
| 5 | Ciudad de la Paz | 332,814 | 16.77% |
| 6 | Kie Ntem | 197,656 | 9.96% |
| 7 | Centro Sur | 156,097 | 7.87% |
| 8 | Bioko Sur | 39,864 | 2.01% |
| 9 | Annobon | 5,567 | 0.28% |
As of 2026, Equatorial Guinea has a total population of 1,984,468, ranking as the 150th most populous nation in the world.
Equatorial Guinea has a net population change of approximately 127 people per day, driven by 159 births, 42 deaths, and net immigration of 10 people.
Equatorial Guinea represents 0.02% of the total global population and 0.13% of Africa's population.
Equatorial Guinea has a population density of 70.7 people per km² (approximately 183.2 per mi²), making it the 144th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Equatorial Guinea is Fang (85.7%) , followed by Bubi (6.5%) .
As of 2026, nominally Christian and predominantly Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Equatorial Guinea, comprising of the population.