Africa
Equatorial Guinea: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Equatorial Guinea: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Malabo
- Population
- 1.9 million
- Area
- 28,051 km²
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc
#148 by population · #142 by area · #148 economy in the world · #119 by population density
Population and society
Population of gq, 1960–2025. From 269,807 in 1960 to 1.9 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 68 per km² (rank 119 of 194)
- Urban population
- 71.6% (2025)
- Under 15
- 37.1% (2025)
- Over 65
- 3.8% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.12 (2024)
- Internet users
- 63.3% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $12.8B (rank 148 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 8.3% (2025)
- Inflation
- 2.9% (2024)
- Forests
- 86.1% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 2.6 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Caminemos pisando las sendas de nuestra inmensa felicidad
- Official name
- République de la Guinée Équatoriale · República da Guiné Equatorial · República de Guinea Ecuatorial
- Motto
- Unidad, Paz, Justicia (Spanish)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- French, Portuguese, and Spanish
- Calling code
- +240
- Internet domain
- .gq
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Demonym
- Equatorial Guinean
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Cameroon, Gabon
- Highest point
- Pico Basilé (3,011 m)
- Largest city
- Bata
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- Spain (1968)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $6,615 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 63.9 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.674 (rank 133 of 193)
Provinces in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annobón | San Antonio de Palé | 5,232 (2015) | 17 |
| Bioko Norte | Malabo | 410,541 (2013) | 776 |
| Bioko Sur | Luba | — | 1,241 |
| Centro Sur | Evinayong | — | 9,931 |
| Kié-Ntem | Ebibeyin | — | 3,943 |
| Litoral | Bata | 400,415 (2013) | 6,665 |
| Wele-Nzás | Mongomo | — | 5,478 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Equatorial Guinea · 1968–1973
Equatorial Guinea · 1973–1979- Equatorial Guinea · 1979–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: 1973–1979 (CC BY-SA 3.0, Fornax).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
Malabo
How many people live in Equatorial Guinea?
1.9 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Equatorial Guinea?
Central African CFA Franc
What are the official languages of Equatorial Guinea?
French, Portuguese, and Spanish
What is the calling code of Equatorial Guinea?
+240
Which countries border Equatorial Guinea?
Cameroon and Gabon
What is the highest point of Equatorial Guinea?
Pico Basilé (3,011 m)
Play Equatorial Guinea · Flag of Equatorial Guinea · Country fact sheets · Maps: Africa · Geotaria
Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.