Population

AngolavsEquatorial Guinea
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Angola is higher
Nominal GDP
Angola is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Angola’s population is about 20.0× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 35,993,333.
Surface area
Angola’s surface area is about 44.4× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 1,218,650 km².
Population density
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 122% higher than that of Angola, a difference of 37.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
Angola’s nominal GDP is 691% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of $88.23 billion.
GDP per capita
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita is 153% higher than that of Angola, a difference of $4,080.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Luanda
Malabo
Population
37,885,849
1,892,516
Surface area
1,246,700 km²
28,050 km²
Population density
30.4 /km²
67.5 /km²
Nominal GDP
$101.00 billion · 2024
$12.77 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,666 · 2024
$6,745 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Currency
Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Nationality
Angolan
Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean
Phone code
+244
+240
Internet domain
.ao
.gq
ISO codes
AO / AGO
GQ / GNQ
Time zone
Africa/Luanda
Africa/Malabo
Native name
Angola
Guinea Ecuatorial
| Measure | Angola | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Luanda | Malabo |
| Population | 37,885,849 | 1,892,516 |
| Surface area | 1,246,700 km² | 28,050 km² |
| Population density | 30.4 /km² | 67.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $101.00 billion · 2024 | $12.77 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,666 · 2024 | $6,745 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Angolan | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean |
| Phone code | +244 | +240 |
| Internet domain | .ao | .gq |
| ISO codes | AO / AGO | GQ / GNQ |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda | Africa/Malabo |
| Native name | Angola | Guinea Ecuatorial |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Angola
Angola, a vast nation on Africa’s southwest coast, dazzles with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, untamed interior, and a resilient spirit forged by centuries of cultural exchange and struggle.
Full Angola profile →About Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea, a small but dynamic nation on the west coast of Central Africa, blends lush tropical landscapes with a thriving oil-driven economy, offering a unique glimpse into both African and Spanish colonial legacies.
Full Equatorial Guinea profile →Angola & Equatorial Guinea: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Angola?
The capital of Angola is Luanda.
What is the population of Angola?
Angola has a recorded population of approximately 37,885,849 people.
How big is Angola?
Angola covers an area of about 1,246,700 km².
What is the population density of Angola?
Angola has a population density of roughly 30.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Angola?
Angola has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $101.00 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Angola?
Angola has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,666.
What currency is used in Angola?
Angola uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA), with the symbol Kz.
Where is Angola located?
Angola is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What are people from Angola called?
People from Angola are referred to as Angolan.
What is the phone calling code for Angola?
The international dialing code for Angola is +244.
What is the internet domain for Angola?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Angola is .ao.
What time zone is Angola in?
Angola uses the Africa/Luanda time zone.
What is Angola known for?
Angola, a vast nation on Africa’s southwest coast, dazzles with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, untamed interior, and a resilient spirit forged by centuries of cultural exchange and struggle.
What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.
What is the population of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 1,892,516 people.
How big is Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea covers an area of about 28,050 km².
What is the population density of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has a population density of roughly 67.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.77 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,745.
What currency is used in Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Where is Equatorial Guinea located?
Equatorial Guinea is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Equatorial Guinea?
The native name of Equatorial Guinea is Guinea Ecuatorial.
What are people from Equatorial Guinea called?
People from Equatorial Guinea are referred to as Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean.
What is the phone calling code for Equatorial Guinea?
The international dialing code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
What is the internet domain for Equatorial Guinea?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Equatorial Guinea is .gq.
What time zone is Equatorial Guinea in?
Equatorial Guinea uses the Africa/Malabo time zone.
What is Equatorial Guinea known for?
Equatorial Guinea, a small but dynamic nation on the west coast of Central Africa, blends lush tropical landscapes with a thriving oil-driven economy, offering a unique glimpse into both African and Spanish colonial legacies.