Demographics of Equatorial Guinea
Encyclopedia
This article is about the demographic
features of the population
of Equatorial Guinea
, including population density
, ethnicity
, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
The majority of the people of Equatorial Guinea are of Bantu origin. The largest tribe, the Fang, is indigenous to the mainland, but substantial migration to Bioko Island has resulted in Fang dominance over the earlier Bantu inhabitants. The Fang constitute eighty percent of the population and are themselves divided into sixty seven clans. Those in the northern part of Rio Muni speak Fang-Ntumu, while those in the south speak Fang-Okah; the two dialects are mutually unintelligible. The Bubi
, who constitute fifteen percent of the population, are indigenous to Bioko Island.
In addition, there are coastal tribes, collectively referred to as Ndowe or "Playeros" (Beach People in Spanish
): Combes
, Bujebas
, Balengues, and Bengas
on the mainland and small islands, and a Fernandino community of Krio descended people, on Bioko. Together, these groups compose five percent of the population. Some Europeans (largely of Spanish
or Portuguese
descent) – among them mixed with African ethnicity – also live in the nation. Most Spaniards left after independence.There is a growing number of foreigners from neighboring Cameroon
, Nigeria
, and Gabon
. Equatorial Guinea received Asians and black Africans from other countries as workers on cocoa and coffee
plantations. Other black Africans came from Liberia
, Angola
, and Mozambique
, and Asians are mostly Chinese
with small numbers of India
ns. Equatorial Guinea also allowed many fortune-seeking European settlers of other nationalities, including British
, French
and Germans
. After independence, thousands of Equatorial Guineans went to Spain. Another 100,000 Equatorial Guineans went to Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria because of dictatorship of Francisco Macías Nguema
. Some of its communities also live in Brazil
, some Spanish-speaking Latin America
n nations, United States
, Portugal, and France
.
Spanish
, French
, Portuguese
are the official language
s and spoken as second languages, most spoken is Spanish—89% of the people (52% are first-language speakers, mostly pure-blooded Spanish and mulattoes, 37% second-language speakers, mostly Bantus). Most also still speak Bantu languages, which are also spoken by pure-blooded Spaniards as second languages. Annobonese speak a Portuguese Creole
, named Annobonese
, as their first language. Asians and other Europeans speak their own languages. Foreign Africans speak their native languages and their nation’s official languages— English for Nigerians, Cameroonians
, and Liberians
; French for Cameroonians
and Gabonese
; and Portuguese
for Angolans
and Mozambicans
. The latter was made an official language since July 13, 2007. Most educated persons speak English
, the most important foreign language to learn. The Roman Catholic Church
has greatly influenced both religion and education.
Equatoguineans tend to have both a Spanish first name and an African first and last name. When written, the Spanish and African first names are followed by the father's first name (which becomes the principal surname) and the mother's first name. Thus people may have up to four names, with a different surname for each generation.
Population:
note: 2002 census results claim 1,015,000 residents, although this most likely was inflated in anticipation for the December election.http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2002/18181.htm
Age structure:
0–14 years:
41.9% (male 134,823/female 130,308)
15–64 years:
54% (male 167,820/female 174,238)
65 years and over:
4.1% (male 11,574/female 14,678) (2010 est.)
Population growth rate:
2.703% (2010 est.)
Birth rate:
36.52 births/1,000 population (2010 est.)
Death rate:
9.49 deaths/1,000 population (July 2010 est.)
Net migration rate:
0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2006 est.)
Sex ratio:
at birth:
1.03 male(s)/female
under 15 years:
1.01 male(s)/female
15–64 years:
0.93 male(s)/female
65 years and over:
0.77 male(s)/female
total population:
0.96 male(s)/female (2006 est.)
Infant mortality rate:
81.58 deaths/1,000 live births
Life expectancy at birth:
total population:
61.61 years
male:
60.71 years
female:
62.54 years (2010 est.)
Total fertility rate:
5 children born/woman (2010 est.)
Nationality:
noun:
Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s)
adjective:
Equatorial Guinean or Equatoguinean
Ethnic groups:
Bioko
(primarily Bubi
, some Fernandinos), Rio Muni
(primarily Fang), Europeans about 25,000, mostly Spanish. The coastal fishing people are known as Ndowe. Other ethnic groups include: Batanga, Benga
, Combe
, Balengue, Bujeba
, and Baseke.
Religions:
nominally Christian
and predominantly Roman Catholic, pagan
practices
Languages:
Spanish
(official) 90.5%, French
(official) 2%, Portuguese
(official) non-native speakers, Pichinglis
, Fang
, Bubi
, Ibo
, Annobonese
. All the others apart from the official ones are spoken by 7.5% these include Fernando Poo Creole English
, Yasa
, Seki, Gyele
, Benga
, Combe, Balengue, Bujeba, Bissio, Gumu, Baseke
, English
, and German
.
Literacy:
definition:
age 15 and over can read and write
total population:
87 %
male:
93.4%
female:
80.5% (2000 est.)
Demographics
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features of the population
Population
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of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...
, including population density
Population density
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, ethnicity
Ethnic group
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, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
The majority of the people of Equatorial Guinea are of Bantu origin. The largest tribe, the Fang, is indigenous to the mainland, but substantial migration to Bioko Island has resulted in Fang dominance over the earlier Bantu inhabitants. The Fang constitute eighty percent of the population and are themselves divided into sixty seven clans. Those in the northern part of Rio Muni speak Fang-Ntumu, while those in the south speak Fang-Okah; the two dialects are mutually unintelligible. The Bubi
Bubi
The Bubi people, also known as Voove, Pove, Bobes, Boobes, Boobees, Boobies, Boubies, Adeeyahs,Adeejahs, Adijas, Ediyas, Eris, Fernando Poans, Fernandians, and Bantu Speaking Bubi, are an African ethnic group of the Bantu group, who are indigenous to Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea...
, who constitute fifteen percent of the population, are indigenous to Bioko Island.
In addition, there are coastal tribes, collectively referred to as Ndowe or "Playeros" (Beach People in Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
): Combes
Combe people
Kombe people are an African ethnic group, members of the Bantu group, who are indigenous to Equatorial Guinea. They are native speakers of the Kombe language. From 1964 to 1969 they were located in Punta Mbonda . They later settled in Cameroon, south of Bata, and south of Rio Benito...
, Bujebas
Bujeba people
The Bujeba or Kwasio people are an African ethnic group, members of the Bantu group, who are indigenous to Equatorial Guinea. Their indigenous language is Bujeba. Today Bujebas inhabit Northern and Southern Bata, and South of Rio Benito. The ethnic group has decreased in number, as most have...
, Balengues, and Bengas
Benga people
Benga people are an African ethnic group, members of the Bantu group, who are indigenous to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Their indigenous language is Benga. Today Bengas inhabit a small coastal portion of Rio Muni, the Cape of San Juan, suburban enclaves of Rio Benito and Bata, the islands of...
on the mainland and small islands, and a Fernandino community of Krio descended people, on Bioko. Together, these groups compose five percent of the population. Some Europeans (largely of Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
or Portuguese
Portuguese people
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descent) – among them mixed with African ethnicity – also live in the nation. Most Spaniards left after independence.There is a growing number of foreigners from neighboring Cameroon
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
, Nigeria
Nigeria
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, and Gabon
Gabon
Gabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
. Equatorial Guinea received Asians and black Africans from other countries as workers on cocoa and coffee
Coffee
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plantations. Other black Africans came from Liberia
Liberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
, Angola
Angola
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, and Mozambique
Mozambique
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, and Asians are mostly Chinese
Han Chinese
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with small numbers of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
ns. Equatorial Guinea also allowed many fortune-seeking European settlers of other nationalities, including British
British people
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, French
French people
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and Germans
Germans
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. After independence, thousands of Equatorial Guineans went to Spain. Another 100,000 Equatorial Guineans went to Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria because of dictatorship of Francisco Macías Nguema
Francisco Macías Nguema
Francisco Macías Nguema was the first President of Equatorial Guinea, from 1968 until his overthrow in 1979.-Rise to power:...
. Some of its communities also live in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, some Spanish-speaking Latin America
Latin America
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n nations, United States
United States
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, Portugal, and France
France
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.
Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, French
French language
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, Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
are the official language
Official language
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s and spoken as second languages, most spoken is Spanish—89% of the people (52% are first-language speakers, mostly pure-blooded Spanish and mulattoes, 37% second-language speakers, mostly Bantus). Most also still speak Bantu languages, which are also spoken by pure-blooded Spaniards as second languages. Annobonese speak a Portuguese Creole
Portuguese Creole
Portuguese creoles are creole languages which have been significantly influenced by Portuguese.- Origins :Portuguese overseas exploration in the 15th and 16th century's led to the establishment of a Portuguese Empire with trading posts, forts and colonies in the Americas, Asia and Africa...
, named Annobonese
Annobonese language
The Annobonese language, known to its speakers as Fá d'Ambô or Fa d'Ambu, is spoken by 2,500 in the Annobon and Bioko Islands off the coast of Equatorial Guinea, mostly by people of mixed African, Spanish, and Portuguese descent....
, as their first language. Asians and other Europeans speak their own languages. Foreign Africans speak their native languages and their nation’s official languages— English for Nigerians, Cameroonians
Demographics of Cameroon
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, and Liberians
Demographics of Liberia
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; French for Cameroonians
Demographics of Cameroon
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Cameroon, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population....
and Gabonese
Gabonese
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; and Portuguese
Portuguese language
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for Angolans
Angola
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and Mozambicans
Demographics of Mozambique
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. The latter was made an official language since July 13, 2007. Most educated persons speak English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, the most important foreign language to learn. The Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
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has greatly influenced both religion and education.
Equatoguineans tend to have both a Spanish first name and an African first and last name. When written, the Spanish and African first names are followed by the father's first name (which becomes the principal surname) and the mother's first name. Thus people may have up to four names, with a different surname for each generation.
CIA World Factbook demographic statistics
The following demographic statistics are from the CIA World Factbook, unless otherwise indicated.Population:
- 540,109 (July 2006 est.)
- 551,201 (July 2007 est.)
- 616,459 (July 2008 est.)
- 633,441 (July 2010 est.)
note: 2002 census results claim 1,015,000 residents, although this most likely was inflated in anticipation for the December election.http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2002/18181.htm
Age structure:
0–14 years:
41.9% (male 134,823/female 130,308)
15–64 years:
54% (male 167,820/female 174,238)
65 years and over:
4.1% (male 11,574/female 14,678) (2010 est.)
Population growth rate:
2.703% (2010 est.)
Birth rate:
36.52 births/1,000 population (2010 est.)
Death rate:
9.49 deaths/1,000 population (July 2010 est.)
Net migration rate:
0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2006 est.)
Sex ratio:
at birth:
1.03 male(s)/female
under 15 years:
1.01 male(s)/female
15–64 years:
0.93 male(s)/female
65 years and over:
0.77 male(s)/female
total population:
0.96 male(s)/female (2006 est.)
Infant mortality rate:
81.58 deaths/1,000 live births
Life expectancy at birth:
total population:
61.61 years
male:
60.71 years
female:
62.54 years (2010 est.)
Total fertility rate:
5 children born/woman (2010 est.)
Nationality:
noun:
Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s)
adjective:
Equatorial Guinean or Equatoguinean
Ethnic groups:
Bioko
Bioko
Bioko is an island 32 km off the west coast of Africa, specifically Cameroon, in the Gulf of Guinea. It is the northernmost part of Equatorial Guinea with a population of 124,000 and an area of . It is volcanic with its highest peak the Pico Basile at .-Geography:Bioko has a total area of...
(primarily Bubi
Bubi
The Bubi people, also known as Voove, Pove, Bobes, Boobes, Boobees, Boobies, Boubies, Adeeyahs,Adeejahs, Adijas, Ediyas, Eris, Fernando Poans, Fernandians, and Bantu Speaking Bubi, are an African ethnic group of the Bantu group, who are indigenous to Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea...
, some Fernandinos), Rio Muni
Río Muni
Río Muni is the Continental Region of Equatorial Guinea, and comprises the mainland geographical region, covering 26,017 km².-History:Río Muni was ceded by Portugal to Spain in 1778 in the Treaty of El Pardo...
(primarily Fang), Europeans about 25,000, mostly Spanish. The coastal fishing people are known as Ndowe. Other ethnic groups include: Batanga, Benga
Benga people
Benga people are an African ethnic group, members of the Bantu group, who are indigenous to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Their indigenous language is Benga. Today Bengas inhabit a small coastal portion of Rio Muni, the Cape of San Juan, suburban enclaves of Rio Benito and Bata, the islands of...
, Combe
Combe people
Kombe people are an African ethnic group, members of the Bantu group, who are indigenous to Equatorial Guinea. They are native speakers of the Kombe language. From 1964 to 1969 they were located in Punta Mbonda . They later settled in Cameroon, south of Bata, and south of Rio Benito...
, Balengue, Bujeba
Bujeba people
The Bujeba or Kwasio people are an African ethnic group, members of the Bantu group, who are indigenous to Equatorial Guinea. Their indigenous language is Bujeba. Today Bujebas inhabit Northern and Southern Bata, and South of Rio Benito. The ethnic group has decreased in number, as most have...
, and Baseke.
Religions:
nominally Christian
Christianity
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and predominantly Roman Catholic, pagan
Paganism
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practices
Languages:
Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
(official) 90.5%, French
French language
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(official) 2%, Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
(official) non-native speakers, Pichinglis
Pichinglis
Pichinglis, commonly referred to by its speakers as Pichi and Fernando Poo Creole, is an Atlantic English-lexicon Creole language spoken on the island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea Pichinglis, commonly referred to by its speakers as Pichi and Fernando Poo Creole, is an Atlantic English-lexicon Creole...
, Fang
Fang language
Fang is the dominant Bantu language of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. It is related to the Bulu and Ewondo languages of southern Cameroon. Fang is spoken in northern Gabon, southern Cameroon, and throughout Equatorial Guinea. Shakira used this language in her song, "Waka Waka .".There are many...
, Bubi
Bubi language
Bube, Bohobé, or Bube–Benga, is a Bantu or Bantoid language spoken by the Bubi, a Bantu people native to, and once the primary inhabitants of, Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea...
, Ibo
Igbo language
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, Annobonese
Annobonese language
The Annobonese language, known to its speakers as Fá d'Ambô or Fa d'Ambu, is spoken by 2,500 in the Annobon and Bioko Islands off the coast of Equatorial Guinea, mostly by people of mixed African, Spanish, and Portuguese descent....
. All the others apart from the official ones are spoken by 7.5% these include Fernando Poo Creole English
Fernando Poo Creole English
Fernando Po Creole is one of the names under which the English-lexicon Creole of Bioko Island is known...
, Yasa
Yasa language
Yasa is a Bantu language of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea by Ndowe coastal fishing people. It is also spoken by Pygmies, perhaps Babongo, in Gabon....
, Seki, Gyele
Gyele language
The Kwasio language, also known as Ngumba / Mvumbo, Bujeba, and Gyele / Kola, is a language of Cameroon, spoken in the south along the coast and at the border with Equatorial Guinea by some 70 000 members of the Ngumba, Kwasio, Gyele and Mabi peoples...
, Benga
Benga language
Benga is a West Bantu family language spoken by the Benga people of Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. It has a dialectical variation called Bapuku. Benga speakers inhabit a small coastal portion of Rio Muni, the Cape of San Juan, suburban enclaves of Rio Benito and Bata, the islands of Corisco, and both...
, Combe, Balengue, Bujeba, Bissio, Gumu, Baseke
Baseke language
Seki, also Baseke, Sheke or Sekiana, is a language indigenous to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. It had been spoken in villages of Rio Campo and Northern Bata, along the coast, but its native speakers have begun abandoning the language for Spanish, Fang, and Kombe.- References :...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, and German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
.
Literacy:
definition:
age 15 and over can read and write
total population:
87 %
male:
93.4%
female:
80.5% (2000 est.)
See also
- Equatorial GuineaEquatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...