Equatorial Guinea: economy and key statistics
Equatorial Guinea is number 147 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $12.8 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $6,615. The economy shrank by 5.8% in 2025. Unemployment is 8.3%. The economy is 56% services, 41% industry, 3% agriculture.
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National power
Equatorial Guinea is number 145 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 22.8 out of 100: economic 42, technology 4, military 12 and human capital 39.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $12.8 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $31.3 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $6,615 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | -5.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.9% | 2024 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% | 2025 |
| Population | 1.9 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.7 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 56% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 41% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 3% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 47% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.4% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 63% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- Côte d'Ivoire (#77)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Sudan (#91)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea had a GDP of $12.8 billion in 2025, ranking number 147 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Equatorial Guinea?
GDP per person in Equatorial Guinea was $6,615 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Equatorial Guinea growing?
The economy of Equatorial Guinea shrank by 5.8% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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