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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Chad’s population is 973% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 18,406,607.
Chad’s surface area is about 45.8× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 1,255,950 km².
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 327% higher than that of Chad, a difference of 51.7 /km².
Chad’s nominal GDP is 53% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of $6.75 billion.
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita is 602% higher than that of Chad, a difference of $5,784.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
N'Djamena
Malabo
20,299,123
1,892,516
1,284,000 km²
28,050 km²
15.8 /km²
67.5 /km²
$19.52 billion · 2024
$12.77 billion · 2024
$962 · 2024
$6,745 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Chadian
Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean
+235
+240
.td
.gq
TD / TCD
GQ / GNQ
Africa/Ndjamena
Africa/Malabo
Tchad
Guinea Ecuatorial
| Measure | Chad | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | N'Djamena | Malabo |
| Population | 20,299,123 | 1,892,516 |
| Surface area | 1,284,000 km² | 28,050 km² |
| Population density | 15.8 /km² | 67.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $19.52 billion · 2024 | $12.77 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $962 · 2024 | $6,745 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Chadian | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean |
| Phone code | +235 | +240 |
| Internet domain | .td | .gq |
| ISO codes | TD / TCD | GQ / GNQ |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena | Africa/Malabo |
| Native name | Tchad | Guinea Ecuatorial |
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Nestled in the heart of Africa, Chad is a land of stark contrasts and hidden wonders, where sweeping deserts meet verdant savannas and vibrant traditions echo across its bustling markets.
Full Chad profile →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 →The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
Chad has a recorded population of approximately 20,299,123 people.
Chad covers an area of about 1,284,000 km².
Chad has a population density of roughly 15.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Chad has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.52 billion as of 2024.
Chad has a GDP per capita of approximately $962.
Chad uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Chad is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Chad is Tchad.
People from Chad are referred to as Chadian.
The international dialing code for Chad is +235.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chad is .td.
Chad uses the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Africa, Chad is a land of stark contrasts and hidden wonders, where sweeping deserts meet verdant savannas and vibrant traditions echo across its bustling markets.
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.
Equatorial Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 1,892,516 people.
Equatorial Guinea covers an area of about 28,050 km².
Equatorial Guinea has a population density of roughly 67.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Equatorial Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.77 billion as of 2024.
Equatorial Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,745.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Equatorial Guinea is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Equatorial Guinea is Guinea Ecuatorial.
People from Equatorial Guinea are referred to as Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean.
The international dialing code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Equatorial Guinea is .gq.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Africa/Malabo time zone.
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.