What is gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea?

Gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea was 19,431 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Equatorial Guinea?

The highest recorded value was 42,637 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2012.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Equatorial Guinea?

The lowest recorded value was 1,257 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1961.

How does Equatorial Guinea rank for gdp per capita?

Equatorial Guinea ranks 87th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?

Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Equatorial Guinea data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Equatorial Guinea

Name: GDP per capita in Equatorial Guinea
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Equatorial Guinea: GDP per capita was 19,431 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

19,431 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

down 5.3%

World rank

87th

of 184 countries

All-time high

42,637 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2012

All-time low

1,257 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1961

Years of data

1960–2023

GDP per capita in Equatorial Guinea, 1960–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea is 19,431 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 50.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 42,637 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,257 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1961.

That places Equatorial Guinea 87th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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
1960s	1,584 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,257 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,027 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1970s	2,657 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,054 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,218 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	2,693 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,439 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,919 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	3,764 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,463 international-$ in 2021 prices	7,762 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	20,482 international-$ in 2021 prices	9,861 international-$ in 2021 prices	37,260 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	31,133 international-$ in 2021 prices	22,111 international-$ in 2021 prices	42,637 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	19,888 international-$ in 2021 prices	19,431 international-$ in 2021 prices	20,515 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea

84 Azerbaijan 20,444 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
85 Mexico 20,015 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
86 Gabon 19,722 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
88 Bosnia and Herzegovina 19,024 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
89 Brazil 18,713 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
90 Maldives 18,540 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

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More economy & growth data for Equatorial Guinea

Imports of goods and services 3.86 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Gross capital formation -471.79 million current US$ (2025)
Gross capital formation -274.55 billion current LCU (2025)
Gross capital formation 413.16 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Gross capital formation -17.5% (2025)
GDP per capita 3.85 million current LCU (2025)
Gross capital formation -3.7% (2025)
Imports of goods and services 3.64 billion current US$ (2025)
Imports of goods and services 2.12 trillion current LCU (2025)
External balance on goods and services 18.1% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea?: Gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea was 19,431 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Equatorial Guinea?: The highest recorded value was 42,637 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2012.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Equatorial Guinea?: The lowest recorded value was 1,257 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1961.
How does Equatorial Guinea rank for gdp per capita?: Equatorial Guinea ranks 87th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?: Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Equatorial Guinea data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major 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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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

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.