Equatorial Guinea Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Equatorial Guinea's foreign reserves was $2.4B in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 55.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's foreign reserves stood at $2.4B in 2025, a rise of +$846.8M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2.4B by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 118th globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s foreign exchange reserves have expanded dramatically from a modest 2,773,615.88 in 1982 to a substantial 2,385,226,247.53 in 2025, placing the country 118th globally. The reserve trajectory peaked in 2013 at 4,566,537,481.10, reflecting a period of heightened oil‑related inflows, before falling to an all‑time trough of 40,812.32 in 1995 amid volatile commodity prices and limited diversification. Over the 43‑year span, the reserve stock has remained above the 2 billion mark since the early 2000s, comparable to peers such as Ghana (2,615,818,189.59) and Estonia (2,363,698,514.98). The sustained growth suggests a gradual stabilization of export earnings and prudent fiscal management, although reliance on hydrocarbon revenues continues to expose the reserve base to external shocks. Future trends will hinge on the success of diversification initiatives and the resilience of global oil markets, which could either reinforce the upward path or precipitate a reversal.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $2.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $2.4B | +$846.8M | #118 |
| 2023 | $1.5B | +$80.8M | #127 |
| 2022 | $1.5B | +$1.4B | #128 |
| 2021 | $44.3M | −$16.6M | #169 |
| 2020 | $60.8M | +$20.0M | #170 |
| 2019 | $40.8M | −$8.1M | #172 |
| 2018 | $48.9M | +$3.4M | #172 |
| 2017 | $45.5M | −$16.8M | #172 |
| 2016 | $62.3M | −$1.1B | #173 |
| 2015 | $1.2B | −$1.7B | #120 |
| 2014 | $2.9B | −$1.7B | #104 |
| 2013 | $4.6B | +$169.6M | #93 |
| 2012 | $4.4B | +$1.3B | #89 |
| 2011 | $3.1B | +$707.5M | #95 |
| 2010 | $2.3B | −$905.6M | #104 |
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 foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Equatorial Guinea's foreign reserves was $2.4B in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 55.0% increase from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's foreign reserves peaked at $4.6B in 2013.
The lowest foreign reserves in Equatorial Guinea was $40,812 in 1995.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 118th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Equatorial Guinea's foreign reserves is projected to reach $2.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Equatorial Guinea's foreign reserves was approximately 2.39 billion ($2.4B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was $2.4B. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_reserves,
title = {Equatorial Guinea Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}