Equatorial Guinea Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 149th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
1,998,843
The population of Equatorial Guinea is about 1,998,843 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 2.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.02% of the world's people.
Equatorial Guinea is ranked 149th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.4% a year, roughly 129 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 3.1 million. That is 7.4 times its 1960 population of 270 thousand. Population density is 71 people per square kilometre. 72% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
2.0 million
Yearly change
+2.37%
World rank
149th
Share of world
0.02%
Density
71/km²
Land area
28,052 km²
Life expectancy
63.9 yrs
Births per woman
4.12
GDP per capita
$6,615
GDP
$12.8B
Population of Equatorial Guinea, 1960–2050
Equatorial Guinea population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 269,807 | — | 10 |
| 1970 | 320,803 | −0.53% | 11 |
| 1980 | 288,644 | +3.14% | 10 |
| 1990 | 474,274 | +3.82% | 17 |
| 2000 | 703,279 | +5.41% | 25 |
| 2010 | 1,189,085 | +4.70% | 42 |
| 2020 | 1,716,468 | +2.77% | 61 |
| 2024 | 1,892,516 | +2.43% | 67 |
| 2026proj. | 1,984,468 | +2.37% | 71 |
| 2030proj. | 2,170,445 | +2.20% | 77 |
| 2040proj. | 2,665,586 | +1.92% | 95 |
| 2050proj. | 3,143,728 | +1.49% | 112 |
Equatorial Guinea vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 89.6 times as many people as Equatorial Guinea. Bangladesh is 19.3 times more densely populated.
Equatorial Guinea population: questions and answers
What is the population of Equatorial Guinea in 2026?
About 1,984,468 (2.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Equatorial Guinea's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.37% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Equatorial Guinea?
About 71 people per km², with a land area of 28,052 km².
What will the population of Equatorial Guinea be in 2050?
About 3.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
Ciudad de la Paz.
What is the life expectancy in Equatorial Guinea?
63.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.