Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita (2026)
Equatorial Guinea has a resource-based Central African economy supported heavily by oil and natural gas, alongside construction, services, agriculture, and public-sector activity. GDP per capita provides a particularly useful measure because substantial hydrocarbon output is generated within a relatively small population. Explore Equatorial Guinea’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, resource-related changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$8,152
Est. in USD
World Rank
#99
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.9%
+$524
Africa Rank
#5
Out of 54 countries
1. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita in 2026
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with petroleum and natural gas contributing a major share of national output. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s relatively small population can produce a very different picture from aggregate GDP alone. The indicator helps show how resource-based activity translates into production per person.
2. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,152 | +6.9% |
| 2025 | $7,628 | -5.0% |
| 2024 | $8,029 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $7,991 | -12.7% |
| 2022 | $9,155 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | $8,416 | +19.4% |
| 2020 | $7,046 | -15.7% |
| 2019 | $8,356 | -17.5% |
| 2018 | $10,130 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $9,621 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | $9,200 | -18.0% |
| 2015 | $11,219 | -41.8% |
| 2014 | $19,276 | -4.8% |
| 2013 | $20,253 | -6.1% |
| 2012 | $21,570 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $21,476 | +25.1% |
| 2010 | $17,167 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | $16,579 | -27.4% |
| 2008 | $22,832 | +44.6% |
| 2007 | $15,785 | +23.9% |
| 2006 | $12,744 | +17.8% |
| 2005 | $10,816 | +32.1% |
| 2004 | $8,188 | +52.4% |
| 2003 | $5,374 | +73.0% |
| 2002 | $3,106 | +18.7% |
| 2001 | $2,617 | +38.8% |
| 2000 | $1,886 | +50.8% |
| 1999 | $1,251 | +61.0% |
| 1998 | $777 | -19.5% |
| 1997 | $965 | +83.1% |
| 1996 | $527 | +57.8% |
| 1995 | $334 | +35.8% |
| 1994 | $246 | -28.3% |
| 1993 | $343 | -2.6% |
| 1992 | $352 | +17.7% |
| 1991 | $299 | -4.2% |
| 1990 | $312 | +23.3% |
| 1989 | $253 | -14.8% |
| 1988 | $297 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | $284 | +17.8% |
| 1986 | $241 | +17.0% |
| 1985 | $206 | +58.5% |
| 1984 | $130 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | $126 | +4.1% |
| 1982 | $121 | +10.0% |
| 1981 | $110 | -10.6% |
| 1980 | $123 | — |
4. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-3.1%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-11.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
-36.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita can fluctuate significantly as oil and gas prices, production levels, investment, inflation, and population trends change. Dependence on hydrocarbons means global energy markets can strongly influence annual performance. Historical data helps show how resource booms, declining production, and diversification efforts have affected output per resident over time.
5. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Equatorial Guinea
$8,152
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita is approximately
146.9%
above the
Africa average
and
67.6%
below the world average.
6. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Mauritius | $13,812 |
| #3 | Gabon | $9,918 |
| #4 | Botswana | $8,490 |
| #5 | Equatorial Guinea | $8,152 |
| #6 | South Africa | $7,503 |
| #7 | Libya | $6,962 |
| #8 | Cabo Verde | $6,670 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea GDP (Nominal)
$13.7 Billion
(2026)
Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita
$8,152
(2026)
Equatorial Guinea’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the importance of energy production within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic production. Considering both indicators together gives a fuller economic perspective.
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8. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $7,805 | -4.3% |
| 2028 | $7,666 | -1.8% |
| 2029 | $7,779 | +1.5% |
| 2030 | $8,007 | +2.9% |
Equatorial Guinea GDP per capita is projected to reach $8,007 by 2030, representing a 1.8% decrease from the 2026 level.
9. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Equatorial Guinea GDP per capita is estimated at $8,152 in 2026.
It ranks #99 globally and #5 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 6.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 3.1%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 11.4%.
It is approximately 146.9% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 67.6% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $8,007 by 2030, 1.8% below the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Equatorial Guinea GDP Per Capita FAQs
Equatorial Guinea GDP per capita is estimated at $8,152 in 2026.
Equatorial Guinea ranks #99 globally and #5 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.9% compared with 2025.
Equatorial Guinea GDP per capita was approximately $11,219 in 2015.
Equatorial Guinea GDP per capita is approximately 146.9% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.