Equatorial Guinea

Population

1.9M

Rank #149

Source: World Bank

Capital

Malabo

Source: REST Countries

Region

Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

Source: REST Countries

GDP (Nominal)

$12.77B

Rank #144

Source: World Bank

Land Area

28.1K km²

Rank #142

Source: REST Countries

Life Expectancy

63.707 yrs

Source: World Bank

Historical Trends

Population Trend (5-Year)

Source: World Bank

GDP Trend (5-Year, Nominal USD)

Source: World Bank

Geography

Area: 28,051 km²

Landlocked: No

Independent: Yes

Climate: tropical; always hot, humid

Terrain: coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic

Elevation: mean elevation: 577 m lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Pico Basile 3,008 m

Natural Hazards: violent windstorms; flash floodsvolcanism: Santa Isabel (3,007 m), which last erupted in 1923, is the country's only historically active volcano; Santa Isabel, along with two dormant volcanoes, form...

Environmental Issues: deforestation (forests are threatened by agricultural expansion, fires, and grazing); desertification; water pollution (tap water is non-potable); wildlife preservation

Land Use: agricultural land: 10.1% (2011 est.) forest: 57.5% (2011 est.) other: 32.4% (2011 est.)

Geography Note: insular and continental regions widely separated; despite its name, no part of the Equator passes through Equatorial Guinea; the mainland part of the country is located just north of the Equator

Natural Resources

petroleumnatural gastimbergoldbauxitediamondstantalumsand and gravelclay

People & Society

Fertility Rate

4.08

Population

1.9M

Ethnic Groups

Fang (85.7%)Bubi (6.5%)Mdowe (3.6%)Annobon (1.6%)Bujeba (1.1%)other (1.4%)

Economy

GDP per Capita

$6,745.4

GDP per Capita PPP

17,566.76
(2024)

GNI per Capita

4,740
(2024)

Gini Index

38.5
(2022)

Unemployment

8.293%
(2024)

Inflation

2.921%
(2024)

Public Debt

Not Available

Energy

Electricity Access

66.9%
(2023)

Renewable Energy

4.2%
(2022)

CO₂ Emissions

4.827 Mt
(2024)

Energy Intensity

5.9 MJ/$
(2022)

Renewable Electricity

8.805%
(2021)

Environment

Forest Coverage

86.394% of land
(2023)

Communications

Internet Users

60.366%
(2023)

Mobile Penetration

49.538%
(2022)

Broadband Subscribers

0.101%
(2022)

Transportation

Air Transport Freight

0.8 M ton-km
(2023)

Container Port Traffic

6,207 TEU
(2020)

Airports

3,063

Rail Lines

N/A

Roads Total

N/A

Military

Military Forces

Equatorial Guinea Armed Forces (FAGE): Equatorial Guinea National Guard (Guardia Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial, GNGE (Army), Navy, Air Force; Guardia Civil (paramilitary force for internal security)

Personnel Strength

the Equatorial Guinea Armed Forces (FAGE) have approximately 1,400 active duty troops (1,100 Army; 200 Navy; 100 Air Force)

Military Expenditure (USD)

$0.11B

Military Expenditure (% of GDP)

0.98%

Military Expenditure History

1.1% of GDP (2018) 1.1% of GDP (2017) 1.2% of GDP (2016) 1% of GDP (2015)

Equipment & Inventories

the FAGE is armed with mostly second-hand Russian and Soviet-era weapons; Ukraine is the leading provider of equipment since 2010 followed by Israel (2019 est.)

Service Age & Obligation

18 years of age for selective compulsory military service, although conscription is rare in practice; 2-year service obligation; women hold only administrative positions in the Navy

Education

Pre-Primary Enrollment

43.362%
(2015)

Primary Enrollment

47.549%
(2015)

Secondary Enrollment

Not Available

Tertiary Enrollment

Not Available

Education Spending

Not Available

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

23.227:1
(2015)

Health

Physicians per 1,000

0.153
(2022)

Safe Water Access

64.666%
(2017)

Safe Drinking Water

Not Available

Under-5 Mortality

70.6 per 1,000
(2023)

Maternal Mortality (World Bank)

16.579 per 100,000
(2021)

Hospital Beds per 1,000

61.605
(2021)

UHC Coverage Index

49
(2023)

Measles Immunization

68%
(2024)

Social Indicators

Extreme Poverty Rate

8.8%
(2022)

Food Insecurity

Not Available

Youth NEET Rate

Not Available

Governance

Women in Government

32%
(2024)

Voice & Accountability

-1.68
(Weak)
(2023)

Political Stability

-0.23
(Below Average)
(2023)

Government Effectiveness

-1.32
(Weak)
(2023)

Regulatory Quality

-1.47
(Weak)
(2023)

Rule of Law

-1.34
(Weak)
(2023)

Control of Corruption

-1.57
(Weak)
(2023)

Government

Government Type

presidential republic

Legal System

mixed system of civil and customary law

Executive Branch

chief of state: President Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Teodoro OBIANG Nguema Mbasogo (since 3 August 1979 when he seized power in a military coup); Vice President Teodoro Nguema OBIANG Mangue(since 2012) head...

Legislative Branch

description: bicameral National Assembly or Asemblea Nacional consists of:Senate or Senado (70 seats; 55 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional...

Judicial Branch

highest courts: Supreme Court of Justice (consists of the chief justice - who is also chief of state - and 9 judges organized into civil, criminal, commercial, labor, administrative, and customary...

International Organizations

ACPAfDB AUBDEACCEMAC CPLP (associate)FAOFZ

National Symbols

Flag Description

three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red, with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms has six yellow...

National Symbols

silk cotton tree; national colors: green, white, red, blue

National Anthem

name: "Caminemos pisando la senda" (Let Us Tread the Path) lyrics/music: Atanasio Ndongo MIYONO/Atanasio Ndongo MIYONO or Ramiro Sanchez LOPEZ (disputed) note: adopted 1968

Travel Information

Language(s): French, Portuguese, Spanish

Currency: XAF (Fr)

Timezone(s): UTC+01:00

Landlocked: No

Independent: Yes

Driving Side: Right

Calling Code: +240

Car Sign: GQ

Week Starts: Monday

Photos

Two Lovers' Point is located near the island's major resort areas.

View from Asan Bay Overlook toward the War in the Pacific National Historical Park. This photo illustrates the perspective of the Japanese defenders when US forces landed on 21 July 1944. Despite an intense pre-invasion bombardment, the 3rd Marine Division encountered significant opposition as they came ashore on the beaches of Asan Bay. Photo courtesy of the US National Park Service.

A hexagonal monument, dedicated in 1994 on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Guam, stands at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park under the flags of the United States and Guam. The monument's inscription reads: "Honors to heroic and gallant effort of the US Armed Forces". Photo courtesy of the US National Park Service.

A barred thicklip off the waters of Guam. The fish is named a'aga in Chamorro. Photo courtesy of the US National Park Service.

Aerial view of Asan Ridge and the War in the Pacific National Historical Park. Established in 1978, the Park is composed of various sites on the western shore of the island; it is unique in the US National Park System in that it honors all those who participated in the Pacific Theater of World War II. During the Second World War, Guam was captured by Japanese forces in 1941 and liberated by the Americans in 1944. The Park includes former battlefields, gun emplacements, trenches, caves, and historic structures. Photo courtesy of the US National Park Service.

Bronze relief on a memorial at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park. Established in 1978, the Park is composed of various sites on the western shore of the island; it is unique in the US National Park System in that it honors all those who participated in the Pacific Theater of World War II. During the Second World War, Guam was captured by Japanese forces in 1941 and liberated by the Americans in 1944. The Park includes former battlefields, gun emplacements, trenches, caves, and historic structures. Photo courtesy of the US National Park Service.

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Equatorial Guinea