MigrantoEquatoguinean Diaspora
136.8K Equatoguineans live abroad — 7% of the population of Equatorial Guinea
Equatoguinean diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 94% of the diaspora
| 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 region
81% of the diaspora lives in Africa
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Key facts
The Equatoguinean diaspora in numbers
Most Equatoguineans abroad live in Gabon
69% of the diaspora lives in Gabon, while the next country accounts for just 18%.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 97% to 69%.
The share of the diaspora living in Africa has declined since 1990
99.7% of the diaspora lived in Africa in 1990, compared with 81.5% today.
1 in 14 people born in Equatorial Guinea lives abroad
136.8K people born in Equatorial Guinea now live in other countries — 7.2% of a population of 1.9M.
Equatoguinean diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 27829 |
| 1995 | 40029 |
| 2000 | 57049 |
| 2005 | 71228 |
| 2010 | 83286 |
| 2015 | 116053 |
| 2020 | 127021 |
| 2024 | 136825 |
Largest communities over time
Equatoguineans living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Equatoguineans in each country has changed since the selected year
Equatoguineans among immigrants in other countries
Where Equatoguineans make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Equatoguineans live outside Equatorial Guinea?
Around 136.8K Equatoguineans live abroad, the world's #144 largest diaspora.
Where do most Equatoguineans abroad live?
Most Equatoguineans live in Gabon, Spain and Guinea — these three countries account for about 94% of all Equatoguineans living abroad.
Which country has the largest Equatoguinean population outside Equatorial Guinea?
Gabon is home to the largest Equatoguinean community abroad — 94.4K people, about 69% of all Equatoguineans living abroad.
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.
Is the Equatoguinean diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Equatoguineans living abroad has grown from 116.1K to 136.8K, about 18%.
Where does the data on the Equatoguinean diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Equatorial Guinea who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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