Quick Data on Equatorial Guinea
| Short Name | Equatorial Guinea |
| Capital | Malabo |
| Long Name | Republic of Equatorial Guinea |
| Country Code | EK |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 28,051 sq km |
| Population | 836,178 |
| Language | Spanish, Portuguese, French |
| Nationality | Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s) |
Geography of Equatorial Guinea
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 2 00 N, 10 00 E, Equatorial Guinea neighbors Cameroon 183 km, Gabon 345 km. The terrain in Equatorial Guinea is described as coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic, with an average elevation point of 577 m. The climate of Equatorial Guinea: tropical; always hot, humid.
| Surface Total | 28,051 sq km |
| Land Surface | 28,051 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 528 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Cameroon 183 km, Gabon 345 km |
| Coastline | 296 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Atlantic Ocean 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Pico Basile 3,008 m |
Resources of Equatorial Guinea
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, natural gas, timber, gold, bauxite, diamonds, tantalum, sand and gravel, clay. The agricultural land occupies 10.10% of Equatorial Guinea, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 57.50%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 10.10% | 2,833 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
| Forest Land | 57.50% | 16,129 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 32.40% | 9,089 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Equatorial Guinea
The population of the country is estimated at 836,178 people, with the biggest urban area having 297,000 MALABO (capital) (2018). Known as Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s), the people from Equatorial Guinea come from diversified ethnic groups such as Fang 85.7%, Bubi 6.5%, Mdowe 3.6%, Annobon 1.6%, Bujeba 1.1%, other 1.4% (1994 census). The official language is Spanish, Portuguese, French. Religions: nominally Christian and predominantly Roman Catholic, Muslim, Baha’i, animist, indigenous.
| Population | 836,178 |
| Nationality | Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s) |
| Official Language | Spanish, Portuguese, French |
| Other Languages | Spanish (official) 67.6%, other (includes Fang, Bubi, Portuguese (official), French (official)) 32.4% (1994 census) |
| Birth Rate | 30.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 7.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 73.10% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.4 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 2.1 beds/1,000 population (2010) |
Governing Type of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed system of civil and customary law.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Equatorial Guinea |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Equatorial Guinea
From a population total of 836,178, the labor force is 195,200 (2007 est.). The main products in agriculture are: coffee, cocoa, rice, yams, cassava (manioc, tapioca), bananas, palm oil nuts; livestock; timber. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: petroleum, natural gas, sawmilling. Its exports cover petroleum products, timber. The main import products are: petroleum sector equipment, other equipment, construction materials, vehicles.
| Exports | $6.118 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $2.577 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | China 28%, India 11.8%, South Korea 10.3%, Portugal 8.7%, US 6.9%, Spain 4.9% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Spain 20.5%, China 19.4%, US 13%, Cote dIvoire 6.2%, Netherlands 4.7% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $37,400 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 500 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 300,000 (2016) |
| Internet Users | 1,262,001 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 26.20% (July 2018 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Equatorial Guinea, statistics sectio
