MigrantoEquatoguinean Diaspora
136.8K Equatoguineans live abroad — the #144 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 94% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Gabon | 94354 |
| Spain | 24372 |
| Guinea | 9933 |
| Cameroon | 4341 |
| Republic of Congo | 1562 |
| Mali | 1056 |
| China | 602 |
| Portugal | 282 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 118 |
| Togo | 108 |
| Iceland | 36 |
| Norway | 14 |
| Denmark | 13 |
| Finland | 12 |
| Luxembourg | 9 |
| Greece | 7 |
| Hungary | 6 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 81%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Equatorial Guinea.
Gabon is the primary destination for emigrants
Gabon attracts 69% of all emigrants from Equatorial Guinea, while the second-largest destination receives just 18%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 97% to 69%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 99.7% to 81.5% since 1990.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 14 residents of Equatorial Guinea has emigrated — 136.8K out of 1.9M, representing 7.2% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 27829 |
| 1995 | 40029 |
| 2000 | 57049 |
| 2005 | 71228 |
| 2010 | 83286 |
| 2015 | 116053 |
| 2020 | 127021 |
| 2024 | 136825 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Gabon | Spain | Guinea | Cameroon | Republic of Congo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26892 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 485 |
| 1995 | 35966 | 3031 | 0 | 0 | 560 |
| 2000 | 44984 | 10778 | 0 | 0 | 786 |
| 2005 | 49009 | 17780 | 0 | 3377 | 500 |
| 2010 | 56815 | 21308 | 0 | 2688 | 1190 |
| 2015 | 79434 | 19370 | 10695 | 3357 | 1582 |
| 2020 | 87411 | 21824 | 10274 | 3911 | 1570 |
| 2024 | 94354 | 24372 | 9933 | 4341 | 1562 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Equatorial Guinea as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Equatorial Guinea
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Equatoguineans move to?
Most Equatoguineans have moved to Gabon, Spain and Guinea — these three countries account for about 94% of all Equatoguineans living abroad.
How many Equatoguineans live abroad?
Around 136.8K Equatoguineans live abroad, making it the #144-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Equatorial Guinea lives abroad?
About 7% of the population of Equatorial Guinea lives abroad — that's 136.8K out of a total population of 1.9M.
How has emigration from Equatorial Guinea changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Equatorial Guinea has grown from 116.1K to 136.8K people, a growth of about 18%.
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