Equatorial Guinea Net Migration

Equatorial Guinea’s net migration has risen sharply from a modest 210.00 in 1960 to 3,812.00 in 2025, placing the country 164th globally according to World Bank data. The most pronounced surge occurred in 2004, when net inflows peaked at 28,578.00, reflecting the boom in hydrocarbon production that attracted foreign workers and expatriates. Conversely, the all‑time trough of –13,875.00 in 1973 coincided with political instability and limited economic opportunities, prompting a sizable outflow. Over the 66‑year series, the long‑term trajectory has been upward, outpacing peers such as Argentina (2,859.00) and Malta (5,161.00) in recent years, although the absolute level remains modest compared with Luxembourg’s 5,237.00. The recent increase suggests that continued investment in the oil sector and gradual diversification could sustain higher net inflows, while any slowdown in production or policy shifts toward stricter immigration controls would likely temper the upward trend.