Equatorial Guinea GDP (2026)

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Equatorial 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.

Equatorial Guinea Live GDP
$8,410,881,538
GDP Added Today
$27,303,456
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
-2.70%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +3.70%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$8,152
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$524
Global Rank (Nominal)
#152
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Equatorial Guinea GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $22.40B
Lowest GDP $30.00M
Average Growth 13.03%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 148.00%
Weakest Growth -9.10%
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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%
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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 (1980โ€“2026)

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)

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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.