Equatorial Guinea Population Pyramid (2026)
Equatorial Guinea has a population of 1,984,468 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 147th-largest population in the world and 0.02% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 36.9% of the population and people aged 65 and over 3.9%, with 111.2 males for every 100 females.
Equatorial Guinea Demographics
Equatorial Guinea has 2.0 million people in 2026, up 518.6% from 320,803 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 42,509 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 36.9% — the 40th-highest of 194 countries.
65+ share 3.9% — the 45th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Alpha — 29.4% (584,248)
All generations in Equatorial Guinea →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Equatorial Guinea's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Equatorial Guinea has 111.2 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 105,276 (5.3% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:1,044,872
- Percentage:52.7%
Female Statistics
- Population:939,596
- Percentage:47.3%
- Ratio Format:1:0.899
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Equatorial Guinea indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 57,895 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,000 | 30.7 | 4.27 | estimate |
| 2022 | 54,328 | 30.1 | 4.17 | estimate |
| 2023 | 54,694 | 29.6 | 4.08 | estimate |
| 2024 | 56,763 | 30.0 | 4.12 | projection |
| 2025 | 57,351 | 29.6 | 4.04 | projection |
| 2026 | 57,895 | 29.2 | 3.96 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (57,895 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Equatorial Guinea's median age is 20.9 years
Half the population is younger than 20.9 years, half is older — indicating a very young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 263,833 | 13.3% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 243,859 | 12.3% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 223,672 | 11.3% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 195,310 | 9.8% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 163,286 | 8.2% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 136,436 | 6.9% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 136,012 | 6.9% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 141,192 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 121,442 | 6.1% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 95,465 | 4.8% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 77,575 | 3.9% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 60,780 | 3.1% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 49,127 | 2.5% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 33,644 | 1.7% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 22,394 | 1.1% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 12,032 | 0.6% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 5,601 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 2,172 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 532 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 92 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 13 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 3.96 children per woman and 29.2 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (7.8). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Equatorial Guinea Total Fertility Rate: 3.96 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.27 | 30.7 | |
| 2022 | 4.17 | 30.1 | ↓0.10 |
| 2023 | 4.08 | 29.6 | ↓0.09 |
| 2024 | 4.12 | 30.0 | ↑0.04 |
| 2025 | 4.04 | 29.6 | ↓0.08 |
| 2026 | 3.96 | 29.2 | ↓0.08 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 3.65
Equatorial Guinea's total fertility rate is 3.96 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Equatorial Guinea ranks 23 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −30.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Equatorial Guinea's population has increased by 775.9%.
The median age has decreased from 22.5 in 1950 to 20.9 in 2026, indicating a younger demographic profile.
Understanding Equatorial Guinea's Demographics
Equatorial Guinea has an expansive population pyramid — a broad base of children that narrows steadily toward older ages.
Children under 15 make up 36.9% of the population and people aged 65 and over 3.9%.
The largest five-year age band is 0–4, at 13.3% of the population.
Demographic Analysis: Equatorial Guinea's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 58.4% in 2016 to 59.3% in 2026 (dependency ratio 68.7).
Fertility Transition Stage
Equatorial Guinea is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 3.96 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Equatorial Guinea's median age changed by −0.1 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 1,984,468 |
| Male Population | 1,044,872(52.7%) |
| Female Population | 939,596(47.3%) |
| Median Age | 20.9 years |
| Sex Ratio | 111.2 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 731,364(36.9%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 1,176,624(59.3%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 76,480(3.9%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 68.7 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 62.2 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 6.5 |
| Pyramid Type | Expansive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Equatorial Guinea
How long the average person in Equatorial Guinea is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Equatorial Guinea is projected to grow to 3.1 million people by 2050 (+58.4% from 2026).
The median age rises from 20.9 in 2026 to 24.4 by 2050.
Equatorial Guinea's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population decreased by 10.0%, growing from 0.3 million in 1970 to 0.3 million by 1980
The median age decreased by 1.0 years, indicating a younger demographic profile during this period
The youth population share expanded by 2.2 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion declined by 0.5 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 321K to 289K
- • Decline rate of 10% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 19.3 to 18.3 years (−1.0y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.5 points; under-15 share by +2.2 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Equatorial Guinea
How does Equatorial Guinea rank globally by population?
Equatorial Guinea ranks 147th in the world by population with 1.98 million people as of 2026, representing 0.02% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Equatorial Guinea's age structure reveal about its development?
Equatorial Guinea's age structure — 36.9% under 15, 59.3% working-age (15–64) and 3.9% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with an expansive population pyramid. The median age is 20.9 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has 68.7 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Equatorial Guinea experiencing a demographic dividend?
Equatorial Guinea is opening its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 58.4% in 2016 to 59.3% in 2026 (dependency ratio 68.7). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Equatorial Guinea's population?
Equatorial Guinea has more males than females, with 111.2 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
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