Equatorial Guinea Population

Equatorial Guinea has experienced significant population growth over the past few decades. In the early 1990s, the country’s population was less than 1 million, but by 2024, it is estimated to have reached approximately 1.7 million people. This rapid increase is attributed to a combination of high birth rates and improvements in healthcare, which have reduced mortality rates. Additionally, economic development driven by oil discoveries in the 1990s attracted both internal migration and some foreign workers. Despite its small geographical size, Equatorial Guinea’s population density has steadily risen, particularly in urban areas such as Malabo and Bata, reflecting the country’s ongoing demographic transformation.

Data from US Census International Database