Equatorial Guinea Live GDP
$8,410,881,538
GDP Added Today
$27,303,456
Equatorial Guinea GDP (2026)
LiveEquatorial Guinea has one of Central Africa's highest-income economies, primarily supported by oil and natural gas production. Energy exports dominate national income, while the government continues efforts to diversify into agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and manufacturing. This page explores Equatorial Guinea GDP data, historical trends, and the economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
-2.70%
vs 2025
โฒ +3.70%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$8,152
vs 2025
โฒ +$524
Global Rank (Nominal)
#152
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Equatorial Guinea GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$22.40B
Lowest GDP
$30.00M
Average Growth
13.03%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
148.00%
Weakest Growth
-9.10%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Equatorial Guinea
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
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Equatorial Guinea's GDP in 2026 is $13.72B.
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It ranks #152 among 218 countries.
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Equatorial Guinea contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $8,152 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of -2.70% in 2026.
Historical Data
Equatorial Guinea GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $13,722,000,000 | -2.70% | $8,152 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2025 | $12,484,000,000 | -6.40% | $7,628 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2024 | $12,769,000,000 | 0.90% | $8,029 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2023 | $12,339,000,000 | -5.10% | $7,991 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2022 | $13,717,000,000 | 3.20% | $9,155 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 2021 | $12,222,000,000 | 0.90% | $8,416 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2020 | $9,908,000,000 | -4.80% | $7,046 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2019 | $11,365,000,000 | -5.50% | $8,356 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2018 | $13,309,000,000 | -6.20% | $10,130 | 0.02% | #138 |
| 2017 | $12,197,000,000 | -5.70% | $9,621 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2016 | $11,238,000,000 | -8.80% | $9,200 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2015 | $13,187,000,000 | -9.10% | $11,219 | 0.02% | #130 |
| 2014 | $21,771,000,000 | 0.40% | $19,276 | 0.03% | #112 |
| 2013 | $21,949,000,000 | -4.10% | $20,253 | 0.03% | #110 |
| 2012 | $22,403,000,000 | 8.30% | $21,570 | 0.03% | #109 |
| 2011 | $21,354,000,000 | 6.50% | $21,476 | 0.03% | #109 |
| 2010 | $16,328,000,000 | -8.90% | $17,167 | 0.02% | #112 |
| 2009 | $15,072,000,000 | 1.30% | $16,579 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 2008 | $19,828,000,000 | 17.80% | $22,832 | 0.03% | #106 |
| 2007 | $13,091,000,000 | 15.30% | $15,785 | 0.02% | #115 |
| 2006 | $10,096,000,000 | 6.50% | $12,744 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2005 | $8,191,000,000 | 8.20% | $10,816 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2004 | $5,935,000,000 | 30.40% | $8,188 | 0.01% | #132 |
| 2003 | $3,733,000,000 | 14.50% | $5,374 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2002 | $2,070,000,000 | 19.60% | $3,106 | 0.01% | #154 |
| 2001 | $1,674,000,000 | 60.00% | $2,617 | 0.00% | #157 |
| 2000 | $1,159,000,000 | 110.50% | $1,886 | 0.00% | #163 |
| 1999 | $738,000,000 | 26.40% | $1,251 | 0.00% | #174 |
| 1998 | $440,000,000 | 24.80% | $777 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 1997 | $526,000,000 | 148.00% | $965 | 0.00% | #177 |
| 1996 | $276,000,000 | 52.70% | $527 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 1995 | $169,000,000 | 26.50% | $334 | 0.00% | #185 |
| 1994 | $120,000,000 | 16.80% | $246 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 1993 | $162,000,000 | 10.50% | $343 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 1992 | $160,000,000 | 33.00% | $352 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 1991 | $132,000,000 | -1.20% | $299 | 0.00% | #162 |
| 1990 | $133,000,000 | 2.50% | $312 | 0.00% | #160 |
| 1989 | $105,000,000 | -1.20% | $253 | 0.00% | #155 |
| 1988 | $119,000,000 | 2.70% | $297 | 0.00% | #153 |
| 1987 | $111,000,000 | 4.40% | $284 | 0.00% | #154 |
| 1986 | $91,000,000 | -2.30% | $241 | 0.00% | #154 |
| 1985 | $74,000,000 | 12.90% | $206 | 0.00% | #154 |
| 1984 | $44,000,000 | 1.00% | $130 | 0.00% | #154 |
| 1983 | $40,000,000 | 5.00% | $126 | 0.00% | #153 |
| 1982 | $35,000,000 | 2.20% | $121 | 0.00% | #154 |
| 1981 | $30,000,000 | 5.80% | $110 | 0.00% | #155 |
| 1980 | $32,000,000 | 4.80% | $123 | 0.00% | #152 |
Equatorial Guinea GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $13,504,000,000 | -1.30% | $7,805 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2028 | $13,625,000,000 | 1.10% | $7,666 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2029 | $14,192,000,000 | 2.10% | $7,779 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2030 | $14,982,000,000 | 2.40% | $8,007 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2031 | $15,727,000,000 | 2.50% | $8,201 | 0.01% | #144 |
Equatorial Guinea Economy Overview
Equatorial Guinea's economy is dominated by oil and natural gas production, which account for most exports and government income. Offshore petroleum extraction, LNG facilities, and petrochemical industries form the country's primary economic base, while energy infrastructure remains the largest destination for investment.
Outside hydrocarbons, agriculture produces cocoa, coffee, timber, palm oil, and tropical crops. Construction, transportation, banking, telecommunications, and public administration contribute to domestic activity. Government policies increasingly encourage diversification through fisheries, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing to reduce long-term dependence on energy exports.
Equatorial Guinea GDP Outlook
Equatorial Guinea's future economic performance will largely depend on hydrocarbon production and success in diversifying beyond the energy sector. Agriculture, fisheries, tourism, manufacturing, and downstream petrochemical industries could gradually broaden economic activity. Infrastructure improvements and private investment may encourage greater business development. Declining oil output, volatile energy prices, limited private-sector participation, governance challenges, and dependence on petroleum exports remain significant constraints.