Equatorial Guinea Rate of Natural Increase

The rate of natural increase (RNI) in Equatorial Guinea, which measures the difference between birth rates and death rates, is relatively high compared to many countries globally, but it is moderate within its Central African region. As of recent estimates, Equatorial Guinea's RNI hovers around 2.3% per year, indicating a youthful population and ongoing population growth. When compared to its neighbors, Cameroon and Gabon, Equatorial Guinea's RNI is somewhat similar to Gabon's (approximately 2.1%), but lower than Cameroon's (about 2.5%). All three countries have higher RNIs than the global average, reflecting high fertility rates and relatively young populations, though Equatorial Guinea and Gabon have slightly lower rates due in part to higher urbanization and, in Equatorial Guinea's case, a smaller population base. In contrast, Gabon's population growth is also tempered by higher rates of urbanization and better access to healthcare, which slightly reduces the birth rate. Overall, while Equatorial Guinea's RNI is robust, it is part of a regional trend of high natural population growth, though not the highest among its immediate neighbors.

Data from US Census International Database