Equatorial Guinea: Facts & Stats

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Also Known As República de Guinea Ecuatorial • Republic of Equatorial Guinea • Spanish Guinea
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Francisco Pascual Obama Asue
Capital Malabo
Population (2022 est.) 1,558,000
Head Of State President: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
Form Of Government republic with two legislative houses (Chamber of Deputies [100]; Senate [761])
Official Languages Spanish; French
Official Religion none
Official Name República de Guinea Ecuatorial (Spanish); République de Guinée Équatoriale (French) (Republic of Equatorial Guinea)
Total Area (Sq Km) 28,052
Total Area (Sq Mi) 10,831
Monetary Unit CFA franc (CFAF)
Population Rank (2021) 155
Population Projection 2030 1,712,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2022) 143.8
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2022) 55.5
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2018) 72.1% • Rural: (2018) 27.9%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2019) 64.1 years • Female: (2019) 66.6 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2010) 97% • Female: (2010) 91%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2020) 8,145
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2020) 5,810
1Includes 15 appointed and 5 ex officio members.

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Malabo
national capital, Equatorial Guinea
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