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In 2026, Equatorial Guinea's population is projected at 1,984,468. That is a 9-fold increase on the 226,563 recorded in 1950. It is growing at +2.32% a year, one of the faster rates globally, adding about 46K people a year. Population density sits at 71 people/km². Half the population is younger than 20.9 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 24.4 by 2050. Men outnumber women in the population, at 111 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 5,003,223, up 152% from 2026.
Total population
1,984,468
Density
71 people/km²
Median age
20.9 years
Growth rate
+2.32%
Equatorial Guinea is experiencing rapid population growth, adding tens of thousands of people each year. The sex ratio of 111 males per 100 females is notably higher than the global average of ~101. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 24 by 2050 (up from 21 in 2026). Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 5M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.