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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Gabon’s population is 34% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 646,436.
Gabon’s surface area is 854% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 239,620 km².
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 611% higher than that of Gabon, a difference of 58 /km².
Gabon’s nominal GDP is 64% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of $8.13 billion.
Gabon’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of $1,485.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Malabo
Libreville
1,892,516
2,538,952
28,050 km²
267,670 km²
67.5 /km²
9.5 /km²
$12.77 billion · 2024
$20.90 billion · 2024
$6,745 · 2024
$8,230 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean
Gabonese
+240
+241
.gq
.ga
GQ / GNQ
GA / GAB
Africa/Malabo
Africa/Libreville
Guinea Ecuatorial
Gabon
| Measure | Equatorial Guinea | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Malabo | Libreville |
| Population | 1,892,516 | 2,538,952 |
| Surface area | 28,050 km² | 267,670 km² |
| Population density | 67.5 /km² | 9.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $12.77 billion · 2024 | $20.90 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,745 · 2024 | $8,230 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean | Gabonese |
| Phone code | +240 | +241 |
| Internet domain | .gq | .ga |
| ISO codes | GQ / GNQ | GA / GAB |
| Time zone | Africa/Malabo | Africa/Libreville |
| Native name | Guinea Ecuatorial | Gabon |
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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 →Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.
Full Gabon profile →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.
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
Gabon has a recorded population of approximately 2,538,952 people.
Gabon covers an area of about 267,670 km².
Gabon has a population density of roughly 9.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Gabon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $20.90 billion as of 2024.
Gabon has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,230.
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Gabon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Gabon are referred to as Gabonese.
The international dialing code for Gabon is +241.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gabon is .ga.
Gabon uses the Africa/Libreville time zone.
Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.