GDP per capita in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea: GDP per capita was 22,707 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita in Equatorial Guinea, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea is 22,707 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 47,562 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2008 and was at its lowest, 797 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 56th of 165 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 903.9 international-$ in 2011 prices | 797 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,015 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,680 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,101 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,102 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,713 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,934 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,668 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,555 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,437 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,662 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,119 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,428 international-$ in 2011 prices | 11,690 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 32,811 international-$ in 2011 prices | 12,915 international-$ in 2011 prices | 47,562 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,085 international-$ in 2011 prices | 25,006 international-$ in 2011 prices | 46,255 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,848 international-$ in 2011 prices | 22,538 international-$ in 2011 prices | 23,300 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea
- 53 Greece 25,284 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 54 Panama 23,557 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 55 Chile 22,741 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 57 Montenegro 20,942 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 58 Mauritius 20,643 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 59 Bulgaria 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Equatorial Guinea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 18.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.9% (2024)
- GDP per capita 4,498 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 22.3% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 8.72 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,498 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -95.69 million current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -164,439 current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 68.75 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea?
- Gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea was 22,707 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 47,562 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2008.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 797 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Equatorial Guinea rank for gdp per capita?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 56th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Equatorial Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.