Population of the Equatorial Guinea

As of May 2026, the population of the Equatorial Guinea is 1.8 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 41 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.27%. The median age of the population has remained stable in recent years, currently standing at 20.6 years, the same as it was 10 years ago, in 2016. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 62.8 years and population density is 65.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of the Equatorial Guinea peaked in 1982, reaching around 6.52% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.22% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 51.97 thousand in 2015 to nearly 40.7 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In the Equatorial Guinea, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 56 years in 2006 to 62.8 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 7 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: