GDP per Capita (PPP): Equatorial Guinea

Analysis# Equatorial Guinea GDP per Capita (PPP) Equatorial Guinea's GDP per capita (PPP) stood at 20,377 intl $ in 2026, reflecting a dramatic rise from 335 intl $ in 1980—a 5,984% increase over four decades. The nation reached its all-time peak of 36,422 intl $ in 2008, driven by oil-led growth during the commodity boom. Current levels remain substantially below that pinnacle, representing a significant contraction from the heights of the mid-2000s. The country's economy entered a sharp decline after 2008, with oil price volatility and production constraints triggering successive downturns. The 2020 pandemic deepened pressures, pushing GDP per capita to 16,694 intl $. Recovery began in 2021 but has stabilized around 20,000–21,800 intl $ through 2026, suggesting the economy has plateaued well below its former peak. Diversification efforts and commodity price stability will determine whether Equatorial Guinea can sustain or rebuild from its current trajectory.