Population of the Equatorial Guinea

As of July 2026, the population of the Equatorial Guinea is 2 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 46 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.37%. The median age of the population has decreased in recent years, rising from 21 years in 2016 to 20.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 64.3 years and population density is 70.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of the Equatorial Guinea peaked in 2000, reaching around 6.52% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.32% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 54.4 thousand in 2010 to nearly 46.04 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In the Equatorial Guinea, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 56.4 years in 2006 to 64.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 8 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in the Equatorial Guinea

The cities of the Equatorial Guinea are mostly small, but 2 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Bata, Litoral, with approximately 173 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Malabo, Bioko Norte with 156 thousand and Ebebiyin, Kié-Ntem with 24.8 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in the Equatorial Guinea: