Equatorial Guinea consists of a continental territory and five inhabited islands; it is one of the smallest countries by area and population in Africa. The mainland region was most likely predominantly inhabited by Pygmy ethnic groups prior to the migration of various Bantu-speaking ethnic groups around the second millennium BC. The island of Bioko, the largest of Equatorial Guinea’s five inhabited islands and the location of the country’s capital of Malabo, has been occupied since at least 1000 B.C. In the early 1470s, Portuguese explorers landed on Bioko Island, and Portugal soon after established control of the island and other areas of modern Equatorial Guinea. In 1778, Portugal ceded its colonial hold over present-day Equatorial Guinea to Spain in the Treaty of El Pardo. The borders of modern-day Equatorial Guinea would evolve between 1778 and 1968 as the area remained under European colonial rule.
In 1968, Equatorial Guinea was granted independence from Spain and elected Francisco MACIAS NGUEMA as its first president. MACIAS consolidated power soon after his election and ruled brutally for over a decade. Under his regime, Equatorial Guinea experienced mass suppression, purges, and killings. Some estimates indicate that a third of the population either went into exile or was killed under MACIAS’ rule. In 1979, present-day President OBIANG Nguema Mbasogo, then a senior military officer, deposed MACIAS in a violent coup. OBIANG has ruled since and has been elected in non-competitive contests several times, most recently in 2022. The president exerts near-total control over the political system.
Equatorial Guinea experienced rapid economic growth in the early years of the 21st century due to the discovery of large offshore oil reserves in 1996. Production peaked in 2004 and has declined since. The country’s economic windfall from oil production resulted in massive increases in government revenue, a significant portion of which was earmarked for infrastructure development. Systemic corruption, however, has hindered socio-economic development, and the population has seen only limited improvements to living standards. Equatorial Guinea continues to seek to diversify its economy, increase foreign investment, and assume a greater role in regional and international affairs. 
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| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Share | 37.3% | 2024 | 39.1%1968 | 43.1%1997 | 37.3%2024 | -1.0 pts / 10y | -5.8 pts / 25y25y | 24.8% | 39.1% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fertility Rate | 4.12 | 2024 | 5.791968 | 5.991990 | 4.082023 | -0.75 / 10y | -1.76 / 25y25y | 2.17 | 4.06 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Elderly Share | 3.7% | 2024 | 5.2%1968 | 5.2%1968 | 3.3%2014 | +0.4 pts / 10y | +0.3 pts / 25y25y | 10.2% | 3.6% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Net Migration | 3,812 | 2025 | 5651968 | 28,5782004 | -13,8751973 | -13,885 / 10y | -22,883 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Working-Age Share | 59.0% | 2024 | 55.7%1968 | 59.0%2024 | 53.4%1996 | +0.6 pts / 10y | +5.4 pts / 25y25y | 65.1% | 57.2% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population Growth | 2.4% | 2024 | 2.2%1968 | 6.4%2001 | -2.5%1974 | -1.5 pts / 10y | -1.5 pts / 25y25y | 1.0% | 2.3% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population | 1.9M | 2024 | 318.8K1968 | 1.9M2024 | 276.5K1978 | +492.7K / 10y | +1.2M / 25y25y | 8.1B | 1.5B | WorldBankWdi | |
| Density | 70.0 | 2024 | 11.41968 | 70.02024 | 9.91978 | +20.1 / 10y | +46.2 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | Derived | |
| Median Age | 21.0 | 2023 | 19.61968 | 21.22019 | 17.91998 | +0.3 / 10y | +3.1 / 25y25y | 30.8 | 19.4 | UNWorldPopulationProspects | |
| Urban Population | 71.4% | 2024 | 26.2%1968 | 71.4%2024 | 26.2%1968 | +5.8 pts / 10y | +32.5 pts / 25y25y | 57.4% | 45.9% | WorldBankWdi |
Demography year by year
| Year | Child Share | Fertility Rate | Elderly Share | Net Migration | Working-Age Share | Population Growth | Population | Density | Median Age | Urban Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 39.1% | 5.79 | 5.2% | 565 | 55.7% | 2.2% | 318.8K | 11.4 | 19.6 | 26.2% |
| 1969 | 39.2% | 5.80 | 5.2% | -2,237 | 55.6% | 1.1% | 322.5K | 11.5 | 19.4 | 26.2% |
| 1970 | 39.5% | 5.81 | 5.1% | -6,499 | 55.4% | -0.5% | 320.8K | 11.4 | 19.3 | 26.2% |
| 1971 | 39.7% | 5.81 | 5.0% | -10,760 | 55.3% | -1.5% | 315.9K | 11.3 | 19.2 | 26.2% |
| 1972 | 39.9% | 5.81 | 5.0% | -13,576 | 55.1% | -2.1% | 309.5K | 11.0 | 19.1 | 26.2% |
| 1973 | 40.0% | 5.80 | 5.0% | -13,875 | 55.0% | -2.3% | 302.3K | 10.8 | 19.1 | 26.2% |
| 1974 | 40.2% | 5.80 | 4.9% | -12,983 | 54.9% | -2.5% | 295.0K | 10.5 | 19.0 | 26.2% |
| 1975 | 40.5% | 5.79 | 4.9% | -11,398 | 54.7% | -2.4% | 287.9K | 10.3 | 18.9 | 26.2% |
| 1976 | 40.8% | 5.79 | 4.8% | -9,377 | 54.4% | -2.4% | 281.0K | 10.0 | 18.8 | 26.2% |
| 1977 | 41.0% | 5.80 | 4.7% | -7,131 | 54.2% | -1.5% | 276.8K | 9.9 | 18.6 | 26.2% |
| 1978 | 41.2% | 5.80 | 4.7% | -4,553 | 54.1% | -0.1% | 276.5K | 9.9 | 18.5 | 26.2% |
| 1979 | 41.5% | 5.82 | 4.6% | -235 | 53.9% | 1.2% | 279.8K | 10.0 | 18.4 | 26.3% |
| 1980 | 41.7% | 5.84 | 4.6% | 4,903 | 53.7% | 3.1% | 288.6K | 10.3 | 18.3 | 26.3% |
| 1981 | 41.8% | 5.86 | 4.6% | 9,605 | 53.6% | 4.9% | 303.3K | 10.8 | 18.2 | 26.3% |
| 1982 | 42.0% | 5.88 | 4.5% | 12,568 | 53.5% | 6.1% | 322.2K | 11.5 | 18.1 | 26.3% |
| 1983 | 41.6% | 5.90 | 4.5% | 12,766 | 53.9% | 6.4% | 343.4K | 12.2 | 18.3 | 26.3% |
| 1984 | 40.8% | 5.93 | 4.4% | 11,221 | 54.8% | 6.1% | 364.9K | 13.0 | 18.7 | 26.6% |
| 1985 | 40.4% | 5.95 | 4.3% | 8,816 | 55.3% | 5.5% | 385.5K | 13.7 | 18.9 | 27.4% |
| 1986 | 40.4% | 5.96 | 4.2% | 6,317 | 55.4% | 4.9% | 404.7K | 14.4 | 19.0 | 28.6% |
| 1987 | 40.6% | 5.97 | 4.1% | 4,482 | 55.3% | 4.3% | 422.5K | 15.1 | 19.0 | 30.1% |
| 1988 | 40.9% | 5.98 | 4.0% | 3,777 | 55.1% | 4.0% | 439.7K | 15.7 | 18.9 | 31.7% |
| 1989 | 41.3% | 5.99 | 3.9% | 3,545 | 54.8% | 3.8% | 456.8K | 16.3 | 18.8 | 33.4% |
| 1990 | 41.6% | 5.99 | 3.9% | 3,511 | 54.5% | 3.8% | 474.3K | 16.9 | 18.6 | 35.0% |
| 1991 | 42.0% | 5.99 | 3.8% | 3,642 | 54.2% | 3.7% | 492.2K | 17.5 | 18.5 | 36.5% |
| 1992 | 42.3% | 5.98 | 3.7% | 3,867 | 54.0% | 3.7% | 510.8K | 18.2 | 18.3 | 37.7% |
| 1993 | 42.6% | 5.98 | 3.7% | 4,175 | 53.7% | 3.7% | 530.0K | 18.9 | 18.2 | 38.5% |
| 1994 | 42.8% | 5.98 | 3.6% | 4,664 | 53.6% | 3.7% | 550.1K | 19.6 | 18.1 | 38.8% |
| 1995 | 43.0% | 5.97 | 3.5% | 5,300 | 53.5% | 3.8% | 571.3K | 20.4 | 18.0 | 38.8% |
| 1996 | 43.1% | 5.96 | 3.5% | 6,003 | 53.4% | 3.8% | 593.5K | 21.2 | 17.9 | 38.8% |
| 1997 | 43.1% | 5.94 | 3.4% | 6,696 | 53.4% | 3.9% | 616.9K | 22.0 | 17.9 | 38.8% |
| 1998 | 43.1% | 5.91 | 3.4% | 7,307 | 53.5% | 3.9% | 641.5K | 22.9 | 17.9 | 38.8% |
| 1999 | 43.0% | 5.88 | 3.3% | 7,846 | 53.6% | 3.9% | 667.2K | 23.8 | 17.9 | 38.8% |
| 2000 | 42.7% | 5.83 | 3.3% | 26,695 | 53.9% | 5.3% | 703.3K | 25.1 | 17.9 | 38.8% |
| 2001 | 42.2% | 5.79 | 3.3% | 26,919 | 54.5% | 6.4% | 749.8K | 26.7 | 18.0 | 38.9% |
| 2002 | 41.5% | 5.73 | 3.4% | 27,198 | 55.1% | 6.2% | 798.0K | 28.4 | 18.1 | 39.2% |
| 2003 | 40.8% | 5.68 | 3.5% | 27,696 | 55.8% | 6.1% | 847.9K | 30.2 | 18.4 | 39.9% |
| 2004 | 40.1% | 5.62 | 3.6% | 28,578 | 56.4% | 6.0% | 899.9K | 32.1 | 18.6 | 40.9% |
| 2005 | 39.5% | 5.56 | 3.6% | 15,548 | 56.9% | 5.1% | 947.4K | 33.8 | 18.9 | 42.3% |
| 2006 | 39.2% | 5.50 | 3.6% | 16,889 | 57.3% | 4.4% | 990.3K | 35.3 | 19.1 | 43.9% |
| 2007 | 38.9% | 5.43 | 3.5% | 18,433 | 57.6% | 4.5% | 1.0M | 36.9 | 19.4 | 45.9% |
| 2008 | 38.7% | 5.36 | 3.5% | 19,925 | 57.8% | 4.6% | 1.1M | 38.7 | 19.6 | 48.0% |
| 2009 | 38.5% | 5.29 | 3.4% | 21,235 | 58.1% | 4.6% | 1.1M | 40.5 | 19.9 | 50.5% |
| 2010 | 38.3% | 5.21 | 3.4% | 22,027 | 58.3% | 4.6% | 1.2M | 42.4 | 20.2 | 53.1% |
| 2011 | 38.3% | 5.13 | 3.3% | 17,604 | 58.4% | 4.3% | 1.2M | 44.3 | 20.4 | 56.0% |
| 2012 | 38.3% | 5.04 | 3.3% | 17,860 | 58.4% | 4.1% | 1.3M | 46.1 | 20.5 | 59.0% |
| 2013 | 38.3% | 4.95 | 3.3% | 18,106 | 58.4% | 4.0% | 1.3M | 48.0 | 20.7 | 62.2% |
| 2014 | 38.3% | 4.86 | 3.3% | 18,058 | 58.4% | 3.9% | 1.4M | 49.9 | 20.8 | 65.6% |
| 2015 | 38.3% | 4.77 | 3.3% | 17,697 | 58.4% | 3.8% | 1.5M | 51.8 | 20.9 | 69.0% |
| 2016 | 38.3% | 4.69 | 3.3% | 17,107 | 58.4% | 3.7% | 1.5M | 53.8 | 21.0 | 69.3% |
| 2017 | 38.3% | 4.60 | 3.3% | 16,399 | 58.4% | 3.5% | 1.6M | 55.7 | 21.1 | 69.6% |
| 2018 | 38.2% | 4.51 | 3.4% | 15,581 | 58.4% | 3.4% | 1.6M | 57.6 | 21.1 | 69.8% |
| 2019 | 38.0% | 4.43 | 3.4% | 14,695 | 58.6% | 3.3% | 1.7M | 59.5 | 21.2 | 70.1% |
| 2020 | 37.9% | 4.35 | 3.5% | 0 | 58.6% | 2.7% | 1.7M | 61.2 | 21.1 | 70.4% |
| 2021 | 37.8% | 4.27 | 3.5% | 6,493 | 58.6% | 2.4% | 1.8M | 62.7 | 21.1 | 70.6% |
| 2022 | 37.7% | 4.17 | 3.6% | 3,997 | 58.8% | 2.5% | 1.8M | 64.3 | 21.0 | 70.9% |
| 2023 | 37.5% | 4.08 | 3.6% | 3,997 | 58.9% | 2.4% | 1.8M | 65.9 | 21.0 | 71.1% |
| 2024 | 37.3% | 4.12 | 3.7% | 3,891 | 59.0% | 2.4% | 1.9M | 70.0 | 71.4% | |
| 2025 | 3,812 |
Economy
Economy summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force Participation | 60.5% | 2025 | 60.1%1990 | 61.9%1999 | 57.0%2020 | -0.5 pts / 10y | -1.2 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Unemployment | 8.3% | 2025 | 6.7%1991 | 8.8%2021 | 6.7%1991 | +0.6 pts / 10y | +0.9 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Industry Value Added | 45.8% | 2024 | 82.9%2006 | 84.3%2008 | 45.4%2020 | -24.4 pts / 10y | -37.2 pts / 18y18y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Agriculture Value Added | 3.1% | 2024 | 1.5%2006 | 3.2%2020 | 0.9%2008 | +1.9 pts / 10y | +1.6 pts / 18y18y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Services Value Added | 51.1% | 2024 | 15.7%2006 | 51.3%2020 | 15.4%2008 | +22.1 pts / 10y | +35.4 pts / 18y18y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP Growth | 0.9% | 2024 | 5.8%1981 | 150.0%1997 | -9.1%2015 | +0.5 pts / 10y | -24.8 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP | $12.77B | 2024 | $67.51M1968 | $22.39B2012 | $36.73M1981 | $-9.00B / 10y | +$12.14B / 25y25y | $109.24T | $2.89T | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP per Capita | $7K | 2024 | $2121968 | $18K2008 | $1211981 | $-9K / 10y | +$6K / 25y25y | $14K | $2K | WorldBankWdi | |
| Inflation | 2.9% | 2024 | -17.6%1986 | 31.8%1994 | -17.6%1986 | -1.4 pts / 10y | +2.5 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GNI per Capita | $5K | 2024 | $1101982 | $11K2008 | $1101982 | $-6K / 10y | +$4K / 25y25y | $14K | $2K | WorldBankWdi |
Economy year by year
| Year | Labor Force Participation | Unemployment | Industry Value Added | Agriculture Value Added | Services Value Added | GDP Growth | GDP | GDP per Capita | Inflation | GNI per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | $67.51M | $212 | ||||||||
| 1969 | $67.23M | $208 | ||||||||
| 1970 | $66.33M | $207 | ||||||||
| 1971 | $64.95M | $206 | ||||||||
| 1972 | $65.43M | $211 | ||||||||
| 1973 | $81.20M | $269 | ||||||||
| 1974 | $94.16M | $319 | ||||||||
| 1975 | $104.30M | $362 | ||||||||
| 1976 | $103.65M | $369 | ||||||||
| 1977 | $103.99M | $376 | ||||||||
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| 1980 | $50.64M | $175 | ||||||||
| 1981 | 5.8% | $36.73M | $121 | |||||||
| 1982 | 2.2% | $44.29M | $137 | $110 | ||||||
| 1983 | 5.0% | $44.44M | $129 | $110 | ||||||
| 1984 | 1.0% | $50.32M | $138 | $120 | ||||||
| 1985 | 12.9% | $62.12M | $161 | $140 | ||||||
| 1986 | -2.3% | $76.41M | $189 | -17.6% | $150 | |||||
| 1987 | 4.4% | $93.35M | $221 | -13.2% | $190 | |||||
| 1988 | 2.7% | $100.53M | $229 | 2.5% | $220 | |||||
| 1989 | -1.2% | $88.27M | $193 | 6.2% | $200 | |||||
| 1990 | 60.1% | -1.8% | $112.12M | $236 | 0.9% | $230 | ||||
| 1991 | 60.5% | 6.7% | -1.0% | $110.91M | $225 | -3.4% | $230 | |||
| 1992 | 60.8% | 6.9% | 34.7% | $134.71M | $264 | -4.3% | $330 | |||
| 1993 | 61.1% | 7.0% | 11.0% | $136.05M | $257 | 5.5% | $320 | |||
| 1994 | 61.3% | 7.1% | 16.7% | $100.81M | $183 | 31.8% | $230 | |||
| 1995 | 61.5% | 7.2% | 17.5% | $141.85M | $248 | 19.9% | $220 | |||
| 1996 | 61.7% | 7.2% | 66.6% | $232.46M | $392 | 4.5% | $310 | |||
| 1997 | 61.8% | 7.3% | 150.0% | $442.34M | $717 | 3.0% | $760 | |||
| 1998 | 61.9% | 7.3% | 23.8% | $370.69M | $578 | 7.9% | $610 | |||
| 1999 | 61.9% | 7.4% | 25.7% | $621.12M | $931 | 0.4% | $710 | |||
| 2000 | 61.7% | 7.4% | 18.2% | $1.05B | $1K | 4.8% | $660 | |||
| 2001 | 61.2% | 7.6% | 63.4% | $1.46B | $2K | 8.8% | $760 | |||
| 2002 | 60.7% | 7.6% | 19.5% | $1.81B | $2K | 7.6% | $1K | |||
| 2003 | 60.0% | 7.7% | 14.0% | $2.48B | $3K | 7.3% | $960 | |||
| 2004 | 59.4% | 7.7% | 38.0% | $4.41B | $5K | 4.2% | $1K | |||
| 2005 | 59.0% | 7.7% | 16.7% | $8.22B | $9K | 5.6% | $3K | |||
| 2006 | 58.9% | 7.6% | 82.9% | 1.5% | 15.7% | 7.7% | $10.09B | $10K | 4.4% | $6K |
| 2007 | 58.8% | 7.6% | 81.3% | 1.4% | 17.5% | 15.3% | $13.07B | $13K | 2.8% | $9K |
| 2008 | 58.9% | 7.6% | 84.3% | 0.9% | 15.4% | 17.8% | $19.75B | $18K | 6.6% | $11K |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 7.7% | 75.3% | 1.1% | 23.7% | 1.3% | $15.03B | $13K | 4.7% | $10K |
| 2010 | 59.3% | 7.8% | 74.7% | 1.1% | 24.7% | -8.9% | $16.31B | $14K | 7.8% | $8K |
| 2011 | 59.6% | 7.8% | 78.1% | 1.1% | 22.1% | 6.5% | $21.36B | $17K | 4.8% | $9K |
| 2012 | 60.0% | 7.8% | 77.3% | 1.1% | 22.9% | 8.3% | $22.39B | $17K | 3.7% | $11K |
| 2013 | 60.4% | 7.7% | 72.4% | 1.2% | 27.2% | -4.1% | $21.95B | $16K | 2.9% | $11K |
| 2014 | 60.7% | 7.7% | 70.2% | 1.3% | 29.0% | 0.4% | $21.77B | $16K | 4.3% | $11K |
| 2015 | 61.0% | 7.8% | 59.1% | 1.9% | 39.1% | -9.1% | $13.19B | $9K | 1.7% | $9K |
| 2016 | 61.2% | 7.8% | 52.3% | 2.3% | 45.2% | -8.8% | $11.24B | $7K | 1.4% | $7K |
| 2017 | 61.3% | 7.8% | 56.9% | 2.3% | 40.9% | -5.7% | $12.20B | $8K | 0.7% | $5K |
| 2018 | 61.3% | 7.8% | 57.3% | 2.3% | 40.5% | -6.2% | $13.10B | $8K | 1.1% | $5K |
| 2019 | 61.2% | 7.9% | 52.1% | 2.4% | 45.3% | -5.5% | $11.36B | $7K | 1.5% | $5K |
| 2020 | 57.0% | 8.6% | 45.4% | 3.2% | 51.3% | -4.8% | $9.89B | $6K | 4.8% | $5K |
| 2021 | 57.7% | 8.8% | 50.2% | 2.8% | 47.0% | 0.9% | $12.22B | $7K | -0.1% | $5K |
| 2022 | 61.1% | 8.3% | 56.2% | 2.5% | 41.0% | 3.2% | $13.69B | $8K | 4.8% | $5K |
| 2023 | 61.1% | 8.2% | 46.5% | 3.1% | 50.4% | -5.1% | $12.34B | $7K | 2.9% | $5K |
| 2024 | 60.9% | 8.3% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 51.1% | 0.9% | $12.77B | $7K | 2.9% | $5K |
| 2025 | 60.5% | 8.3% |
Trade
Trade summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Openness | 60.5% | 2024 | 131.0%2005 | 144.7%2010 | 60.5%2024 | -43.8 pts / 10y | -70.5 pts / 19y19y | 54.7% | 56.5% | Derived | |
| Imports | $3.24B | 2024 | $3.58B2005 | $10.02B2012 | $3.06B2023 | $-5.12B / 10y | $-343.76M / 19y19y | $29.11T | $768.84B | WorldBankWdi | |
| Exports | $4.49B | 2024 | $7.18B2005 | $17.62B2008 | $4.04B2020 | $-9.87B / 10y | $-2.69B / 19y19y | $29.85T | $702.68B | WorldBankWdi |
Trade year by year
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| 2005 | 131.0% | $3.58B | $7.18B |
| 2006 | 118.5% | $3.65B | $8.30B |
| 2007 | 134.1% | $5.94B | $11.58B |
| 2008 | 128.7% | $7.79B | $17.62B |
| 2009 | 122.2% | $7.19B | $11.17B |
| 2010 | 144.7% | $9.61B | $13.99B |
| 2011 | 114.4% | $8.39B | $16.04B |
| 2012 | 116.7% | $10.02B | $16.10B |
| 2013 | 106.9% | $8.61B | $14.85B |
| 2014 | 104.4% | $8.36B | $14.36B |
| 2015 | 98.9% | $5.57B | $7.47B |
| 2016 | 92.6% | $4.63B | $5.78B |
| 2017 | 102.4% | $5.32B | $7.18B |
| 2018 | 103.6% | $5.77B | $7.81B |
| 2019 | 94.9% | $4.97B | $5.81B |
| 2020 | 77.9% | $3.67B | $4.04B |
| 2021 | 77.0% | $3.89B | $5.51B |
| 2022 | 81.8% | $3.95B | $7.25B |
| 2023 | 61.4% | $3.06B | $4.52B |
| 2024 | 60.5% | $3.24B | $4.49B |
Connectivity
Connectivity summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Broadband | 0.1 | 2022 | 0.02005 | 0.32014 | 0.02009 | 0.0 / 10y | +0.1 / 17y17y | 17.7 | 2.0 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secure Servers | 66.6 | 2024 | 0.02010 | 66.62024 | 0.02010 | +64.4 / 10y | +66.6 / 14y14y | 16,260.9 | 803.8 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Mobile Subscriptions | 49.5 | 2022 | 0.01970 | 49.52022 | 0.01970 | +10.8 / 10y | +49.5 / 25y25y | 107.6 | 90.5 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Internet Users | 63.3% | 2024 | 0.0%1990 | 63.7%2022 | 0.0%1990 | +44.4 pts / 10y | +63.2 pts / 25y25y | 72.6% | 40.9% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Electricity Access | 66.9% | 2023 | 64.8%2000 | 67.0%2022 | 64.8%2000 | +1.0 pts / 10y | +2.1 pts / 23y23y | 91.6% | 60.0% | WorldBankWdi |
Connectivity year by year
| Year | Fixed Broadband | Secure Servers | Mobile Subscriptions | Internet Users | Electricity Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | |||||
| 1969 | |||||
| 1970 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1971 | |||||
| 1972 | |||||
| 1973 | |||||
| 1974 | |||||
| 1975 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1976 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1977 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1978 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1979 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1980 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1981 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1982 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1983 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1984 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1985 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1986 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1987 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1988 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1989 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1990 | 0.0 | 0.0% | |||
| 1991 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1992 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1993 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1994 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1995 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1996 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1997 | 0.0 | 0.0% | |||
| 1998 | 0.0 | 0.1% | |||
| 1999 | 0.1 | 0.1% | |||
| 2000 | 0.7 | 0.1% | 64.8% | ||
| 2001 | 2.0 | 0.2% | 64.9% | ||
| 2002 | 4.0 | 0.3% | 64.9% | ||
| 2003 | 4.9 | 0.5% | 64.9% | ||
| 2004 | 6.9 | 0.8% | 64.9% | ||
| 2005 | 0.0 | 10.2 | 1.1% | 65.0% | |
| 2006 | 0.0 | 12.1 | 1.3% | 65.1% | |
| 2007 | 0.0 | 14.5 | 1.6% | 65.1% | |
| 2008 | 0.0 | 16.6 | 1.8% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 0.0 | 17.6 | 2.1% | 65.4% | |
| 2010 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 33.6 | 6.0% | 66.1% |
| 2011 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 38.6 | 11.5% | 66.1% |
| 2012 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 38.7 | 13.9% | 65.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 37.9 | 16.4% | 65.9% |
| 2014 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 36.9 | 18.9% | 66.0% |
| 2015 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 36.7 | 21.3% | 66.1% |
| 2016 | 0.2 | 4.6 | 38.2 | 23.8% | 66.2% |
| 2017 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 36.2 | 26.2% | 66.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1 | 8.0 | 36.6 | 29.4% | 66.5% |
| 2019 | 0.1 | 16.2 | 36.9 | 49.1% | 66.6% |
| 2020 | 0.1 | 27.4 | 43.3 | 55.0% | 66.7% |
| 2021 | 0.1 | 19.9 | 46.4 | 58.7% | 66.8% |
| 2022 | 0.1 | 36.6 | 49.5 | 63.7% | 67.0% |
| 2023 | 43.8 | 63.5% | 66.9% | ||
| 2024 | 66.6 | 63.3% |
Education
Education summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Literacy | 88.3% | 2000 | 88.3%2000 | 88.3%2000 | 88.3%2000 | start | 88.0% | 62.9% | WorldBankWdi | ||
| Tertiary Enrollment | 1.8% | 2000 | 4.1%1982 | 4.1%1982 | 1.4%1991 | -2.3 pts / 10y | -2.3 pts / 18y18y | 15.2% | 4.1% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secondary Enrollment | 17.8% | 2005 | 12.7%1971 | 25.0%1993 | 6.5%1980 | -5.0 pts / 10y | +11.3 pts / 25y25y | 66.6% | 38.8% | WorldBankWdi |
Education year by year
| Year | Adult Literacy | Tertiary Enrollment | Secondary Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | |||
| 1969 | |||
| 1970 | |||
| 1971 | 12.7% | ||
| 1972 | |||
| 1973 | |||
| 1974 | |||
| 1975 | |||
| 1976 | 10.9% | ||
| 1977 | |||
| 1978 | |||
| 1979 | |||
| 1980 | 6.5% | ||
| 1981 | |||
| 1982 | 4.1% | ||
| 1983 | 8.7% | ||
| 1984 | |||
| 1985 | |||
| 1986 | |||
| 1987 | |||
| 1988 | |||
| 1989 | |||
| 1990 | |||
| 1991 | 1.4% | ||
| 1992 | |||
| 1993 | 25.0% | ||
| 1994 | 22.8% | ||
| 1995 | |||
| 1996 | |||
| 1997 | |||
| 1998 | |||
| 1999 | 22.4% | ||
| 2000 | 88.3% | 1.8% | 21.8% |
| 2001 | 18.7% | ||
| 2002 | 18.1% | ||
| 2003 | |||
| 2004 | |||
| 2005 | 17.8% |
Health
Health summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 0.15 | 2022 | 0.091970 | 0.332017 | 0.091970 | -0.02 / 10y | -0.09 / 25y25y | 2.30 | 0.29 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Hospital Beds | 2.10 | 2010 | 2.801988 | 2.801988 | 1.902009 | -0.70 / 10y | -0.70 / 22y22y | 2.77 | 1.21 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Measles Immunization | 53.0% | 2024 | 11.0%1985 | 88.0%1990 | 11.0%1985 | 0.0 pts / 10y | +2.0 pts / 25y25y | 88.9% | 73.7% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Maternal Mortality | 174.0 | 2023 | 658.01985 | 689.01990 | 174.02023 | -62.0 / 10y | -302.0 / 25y25y | 111.8 | 357.9 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Life Expectancy | 63.9 | 2024 | 44.91968 | 63.92024 | 30.51976 | +3.7 / 10y | +10.9 / 25y25y | 73.4 | 64.4 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Infant Mortality | 47.6 | 2024 | 128.71982 | 128.71982 | 47.62024 | -17.4 / 10y | -61.4 / 25y25y | 19.0 | 42.0 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Under-5 Mortality | 68.0 | 2024 | 198.61982 | 198.61982 | 68.02024 | -27.3 / 10y | -90.6 / 25y25y | 24.7 | 61.8 | WorldBankWdi |
Health year by year
| Year | Physicians | Hospital Beds | Measles Immunization | Maternal Mortality | Life Expectancy | Infant Mortality | Under-5 Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 44.9 | ||||||
| 1969 | 31.0 | ||||||
| 1970 | 0.09 | 31.1 | |||||
| 1971 | 37.2 | ||||||
| 1972 | 44.4 | ||||||
| 1973 | 44.7 | ||||||
| 1974 | 41.5 | ||||||
| 1975 | 37.3 | ||||||
| 1976 | 30.5 | ||||||
| 1977 | 42.0 | ||||||
| 1978 | 42.3 | ||||||
| 1979 | 43.0 | ||||||
| 1980 | 48.8 | ||||||
| 1981 | 49.1 | ||||||
| 1982 | 49.7 | 128.7 | 198.6 | ||||
| 1983 | 50.0 | 126.5 | 194.5 | ||||
| 1984 | 50.2 | 124.2 | 190.4 | ||||
| 1985 | 11.0% | 658.0 | 50.6 | 122.4 | 186.8 | ||
| 1986 | 17.0% | 666.0 | 50.8 | 121.0 | 183.9 | ||
| 1987 | 32.0% | 672.0 | 51.0 | 119.9 | 181.5 | ||
| 1988 | 2.80 | 46.0% | 675.0 | 51.2 | 119.2 | 179.8 | |
| 1989 | 18.0% | 688.0 | 51.3 | 118.6 | 178.1 | ||
| 1990 | 0.28 | 88.0% | 689.0 | 51.4 | 118.2 | 176.7 | |
| 1991 | 85.0% | 688.0 | 51.5 | 117.8 | 175.4 | ||
| 1992 | 82.0% | 682.0 | 51.6 | 117.3 | 173.9 | ||
| 1993 | 79.0% | 668.0 | 51.7 | 116.9 | 172.7 | ||
| 1994 | 80.0% | 639.0 | 51.8 | 116.3 | 171.3 | ||
| 1995 | 0.21 | 81.0% | 587.0 | 51.9 | 115.7 | 169.8 | |
| 1996 | 0.25 | 81.0% | 544.0 | 52.1 | 114.7 | 167.8 | |
| 1997 | 82.0% | 507.0 | 52.4 | 113.3 | 165.3 | ||
| 1998 | 82.0% | 476.0 | 52.6 | 111.4 | 162.2 | ||
| 1999 | 51.0% | 442.0 | 53.0 | 109.0 | 158.6 | ||
| 2000 | 50.0% | 406.0 | 53.4 | 106.2 | 154.5 | ||
| 2001 | 50.0% | 388.0 | 53.8 | 103.3 | 150.2 | ||
| 2002 | 49.0% | 364.0 | 54.3 | 100.3 | 145.9 | ||
| 2003 | 48.0% | 343.0 | 54.8 | 97.2 | 141.5 | ||
| 2004 | 0.17 | 48.0% | 323.0 | 55.3 | 94.0 | 137.0 | |
| 2005 | 47.0% | 312.0 | 55.8 | 90.7 | 132.3 | ||
| 2006 | 47.0% | 299.0 | 56.4 | 87.2 | 127.4 | ||
| 2007 | 46.0% | 289.0 | 56.9 | 83.6 | 122.6 | ||
| 2008 | 45.0% | 276.0 | 57.4 | 80.3 | 118.0 | ||
| 2009 | 1.90 | 45.0% | 267.0 | 57.9 | 77.1 | 113.5 | |
| 2010 | 2.10 | 44.0% | 259.0 | 58.3 | 74.3 | 109.4 | |
| 2011 | 46.0% | 254.0 | 58.8 | 71.7 | 105.6 | ||
| 2012 | 49.0% | 245.0 | 59.3 | 69.3 | 102.0 | ||
| 2013 | 51.0% | 236.0 | 59.8 | 67.1 | 98.6 | ||
| 2014 | 53.0% | 227.0 | 60.2 | 65.0 | 95.3 | ||
| 2015 | 50.0% | 222.0 | 60.6 | 62.9 | 92.1 | ||
| 2016 | 53.0% | 216.0 | 61.1 | 60.9 | 89.0 | ||
| 2017 | 0.33 | 52.0% | 212.0 | 61.5 | 59.1 | 86.1 | |
| 2018 | 52.0% | 204.0 | 61.9 | 57.2 | 83.2 | ||
| 2019 | 51.0% | 198.0 | 62.3 | 55.7 | 80.7 | ||
| 2020 | 50.0% | 196.0 | 62.1 | 53.9 | 77.9 | ||
| 2021 | 50.0% | 202.0 | 62.4 | 52.2 | 75.1 | ||
| 2022 | 0.15 | 49.0% | 183.0 | 63.4 | 50.7 | 72.8 | |
| 2023 | 61.0% | 174.0 | 63.7 | 49.2 | 70.4 | ||
| 2024 | 53.0% | 63.9 | 47.6 | 68.0 |
Environment
Environment summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land | 3.7% | 2023 | 4.8%1968 | 4.8%1968 | 3.7%1993 | +0.0 pts / 10y | +0.1 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Renewable Electricity | 8.8% | 2021 | 10.3%2000 | 15.2%2013 | 1.8%2011 | +7.0 pts / 10y | -1.5 pts / 21y21y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fossil Fuel Energy | 0.0% | 2023 | 0.0%1990 | 0.0%2023 | 0.0%1990 | 0.0 pts / 10y | 0.0 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 Emissions | 4,827 | 2024 | 421970 | 7,1362007 | 291973 | -891 / 10y | +2,254 / 25y25y | 37,916,447 | 1,541,406 | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 per Capita | 2.55 | 2024 | 0.131970 | 6.982004 | 0.101973 | -1.53 / 10y | -1.31 / 25y25y | 4.69 | 1.03 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Forest Area | 86.4% | 2023 | 96.2%1990 | 96.2%1990 | 86.4%2023 | -3.0 pts / 10y | -7.4 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi |
Environment year by year
| Year | Agricultural Land | Renewable Electricity | Fossil Fuel Energy | CO2 Emissions | CO2 per Capita | Forest Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 4.8% | |||||
| 1969 | 4.8% | |||||
| 1970 | 4.7% | 42 | 0.13 | |||
| 1971 | 4.7% | 42 | 0.13 | |||
| 1972 | 4.6% | 48 | 0.15 | |||
| 1973 | 4.6% | 29 | 0.10 | |||
| 1974 | 4.5% | 35 | 0.12 | |||
| 1975 | 4.5% | 38 | 0.13 | |||
| 1976 | 4.4% | 38 | 0.14 | |||
| 1977 | 4.4% | 38 | 0.14 | |||
| 1978 | 4.3% | 73 | 0.27 | |||
| 1979 | 4.3% | 70 | 0.25 | |||
| 1980 | 4.2% | 64 | 0.22 | |||
| 1981 | 4.2% | 83 | 0.27 | |||
| 1982 | 4.1% | 64 | 0.20 | |||
| 1983 | 4.1% | 42 | 0.12 | |||
| 1984 | 3.8% | 45 | 0.12 | |||
| 1985 | 3.8% | 42 | 0.11 | |||
| 1986 | 3.8% | 48 | 0.12 | |||
| 1987 | 3.8% | 52 | 0.12 | |||
| 1988 | 3.8% | 58 | 0.13 | |||
| 1989 | 3.8% | 77 | 0.17 | |||
| 1990 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 71 | 0.15 | 96.2% | |
| 1991 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 74 | 0.15 | 95.9% | |
| 1992 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 74 | 0.15 | 95.6% | |
| 1993 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 77 | 0.15 | 95.3% | |
| 1994 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 1,212 | 2.20 | 95.0% | |
| 1995 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 1,287 | 2.25 | 94.7% | |
| 1996 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 1,408 | 2.37 | 94.4% | |
| 1997 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 1,936 | 3.14 | 94.1% | |
| 1998 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2,354 | 3.67 | 93.8% | |
| 1999 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2,573 | 3.86 | 93.5% | |
| 2000 | 3.7% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 2,745 | 3.90 | 93.2% |
| 2001 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 3,601 | 4.80 | 92.9% |
| 2002 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 3,212 | 4.03 | 92.7% |
| 2003 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 3,591 | 4.23 | 92.4% |
| 2004 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 6,280 | 6.98 | 92.1% |
| 2005 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 6,396 | 6.75 | 91.8% |
| 2006 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 6,386 | 6.45 | 91.5% |
| 2007 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 7,136 | 6.89 | 91.2% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6,607 | 6.09 | 90.9% |
| 2009 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5,478 | 4.82 | 90.6% |
| 2010 | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5,716 | 4.81 | 90.3% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5,961 | 4.80 | 90.0% |
| 2012 | 3.7% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 5,610 | 4.34 | 89.7% |
| 2013 | 3.7% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 5,723 | 4.25 | 89.4% |
| 2014 | 3.7% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 5,718 | 4.08 | 89.1% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 5,407 | 3.72 | 88.8% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 5,389 | 3.57 | 88.5% |
| 2017 | 3.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 4,887 | 3.13 | 88.2% |
| 2018 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 5,315 | 3.29 | 87.9% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 5,122 | 3.07 | 87.6% |
| 2020 | 3.7% | 9.0% | 0.0% | 4,910 | 2.86 | 87.3% |
| 2021 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 5,031 | 2.86 | 87.0% |
| 2022 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 5,089 | 2.82 | 86.7% | |
| 2023 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 4,765 | 2.58 | 86.4% | |
| 2024 | 4,827 | 2.55 |