Equatorial Guinea GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Equatorial Guinea's gdp per capita was $8,229 in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 22.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's gdp per capita stood at $8,229 in 2025, a rise of +$1,483 from 2024. The IMF projects $8,229 by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 97th globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita has risen dramatically from a low of 132.91 in 1962 to 8,228.75 in 2025, placing the country 97th in the world. The sharpest ascent occurred after the 2008 peak of 18,210.56, when oil‑driven revenues propelled per‑capita output to its highest level before a subsequent decline. The all‑time trough of 121.13 in 1981 underscores how the economy was once comparable to the poorest nations before the hydrocarbon boom. By contrast, peer economies with similar rankings such as Moldova (8,239.36) and Thailand (7,942.30) have achieved comparable per‑capita levels through diversified manufacturing and services, suggesting that Equatorial Guinea’s reliance on oil makes its growth more volatile. Over the 62‑year coverage, the trajectory shows a steep climb punctuated by a peak‑trough pattern, and future progress will depend on how effectively the country diversifies away from oil and invests in human capital to sustain and possibly increase its per‑capita income.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $8,647 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $8,424 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $8,283 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $8,277 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $8,378 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $8,229 | - | - |
| 2025 | $8,229 | +$1,483 | #97 |
| 2024 | $6,745 | −$1,245 | #114 |
| 2023 | $6,678 | −$2,477 | #113 |
| 2022 | $7,589 | −$826 | #108 |
| 2021 | $6,946 | −$100 | #109 |
| 2020 | $5,764 | −$2,592 | #112 |
| 2019 | $6,804 | −$3,325 | #109 |
| 2018 | $8,102 | −$1,519 | #101 |
| 2017 | $7,809 | −$1,391 | #100 |
| 2016 | $7,453 | −$3,766 | #100 |
| 2015 | $9,069 | −$10,207 | #89 |
| 2014 | $15,549 | −$4,704 | #70 |
| 2013 | $16,304 | −$5,266 | #67 |
| 2012 | $17,309 | −$4,168 | #66 |
| 2011 | $17,198 | +$31 | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Equatorial Guinea's gdp per capita was $8,229 in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 22.0% increase from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's gdp per capita peaked at $18,211 in 2008.
The lowest gdp per capita in Equatorial Guinea was $121 in 1981.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 97th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Equatorial Guinea's gdp per capita is projected to reach $8,229 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was $8,229. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Equatorial Guinea GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}