Equatorial Guinea is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 1.9 million people (UN estimate), the 146th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1968Population: 146th
Equatorial Guinea赤道ギニア
Region
Middle Africa, Africa
Population
about 1.9 million (146th)
Area
28,051 km² (139th)
UN member since
November 12, 1968
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Equatorial Guinea in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 1.9 million, the 146th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/64 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 28,051 km², the 139th largest of the 193. That is about 1/13 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 69.
Joining the United Nations
Equatorial Guinea joined the United Nations on November 12, 1968.
That was 12 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Equatorial Guinea’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Equatorial Guinea on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Equatorial Guinea, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Middle Africa. The one with the most people is Democratic Republic of the Congo.