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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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South Sudan’s population is 531% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 10,050,892.
South Sudan’s surface area is about 23.1× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 618,833 km².
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 265% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of 49 /km².
Equatorial Guinea’s nominal GDP is 6.4% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $768.0 million.
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita is 524% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of $5,665.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Malabo
Juba
1,892,516
11,943,408
28,050 km²
646,883 km²
67.5 /km²
18.5 /km²
$12.77 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
$6,745 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean
South Sudanese
+240
+211
.gq
.ss
GQ / GNQ
SS / SSD
Africa/Malabo
Africa/Juba
Guinea Ecuatorial
South Sudan
| Measure | Equatorial Guinea | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Malabo | Juba |
| Population | 1,892,516 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 28,050 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 67.5 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $12.77 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $6,745 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +240 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .gq | .ss |
| ISO codes | GQ / GNQ | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Malabo | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | Guinea Ecuatorial | South Sudan |
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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 →The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.
Full South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba.
South Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 11,943,408 people.
South Sudan covers an area of about 646,883 km².
South Sudan has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
South Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.00 billion as of 2015.
South Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,080.
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), with the symbol £.
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from South Sudan are referred to as South Sudanese.
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Sudan is .ss.
South Sudan uses the Africa/Juba time zone.
The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.