Equatorial Guinea
Country in Africa
In brief
Population: 1.9M (2025). World rank 149 of 216; in Africa, 47 of 54. Area: 28,051 km². World rank 146 of 249; in Africa, 45 of 59. Life expectancy: 63.9 years (2024). World rank 194 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 33 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 1.5M → 1.9M, GDP $13.2B → $12.8B, and GDP per person $9,069 → $6,615. Worse than all its neighbours (Cameroon and Gabon): life expectancy.
State
- Official name
- Republic of Equatorial Guinea
- Local name
- Guinée équatoriale
- Capital
- Malabo
- Region
- Africa
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- UN member
- Yes
Key figures
Practical information
- Languages
- French, Portuguese, Spanish
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Time zones
- UTC+1
- Calling code
- +240
- Emergency numbers
- 112, 113, 114, 115
- Driving side
- Right
- Plug types
- C, E
- Mains voltage
- 220 V