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Equatorial Guinea: Facts & Stats

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News •

Equatorial Guinea prevails in dispute with neighboring Gabon over oil-rich islands • May 20, 2025, 5:32 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
ICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute • May 19, 2025, 10:08 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Russian contingent in Equatorial Guinea breaks cover • May 14, 2025, 2:29 AM ET (Janes)
Simon Mann, mercenary who was jailed for leading an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea – obituary • May 9, 2025, 1:01 AM ET (The Telegraph)
U.S. seeking deportation deals with far-flung countries like Angola and Equatorial Guinea • May 6, 2025, 3:08 AM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As República de Guinea Ecuatorial • Republic of Equatorial Guinea • Spanish Guinea
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua
Capital Malabo
Population (2025 est.) 1,728,000
Head Of State President: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
Form Of Government republic with two legislative houses (Chamber of Deputies [100]; Senate [761])
Official Languages Spanish; French
Official Religion none
Official Name República de Guinea Ecuatorial (Spanish); République de Guinée Équatoriale (French) (Republic of Equatorial Guinea)
Total Area (Sq Km) 28,052
Total Area (Sq Mi) 10,831
Monetary Unit CFA franc (CFAF)
Population Rank (2025) 153
Population Projection 2030 1,712,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2025) 159.5
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2025) 61.6
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 74.9% • Rural: (2024) 25.1%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 61.4 years • Female: (2022) 66 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2010) 97% • Female: (2010) 91%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 8,949
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 4,840
1Includes 15 appointed and 5 ex officio members.

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