As of 2024, the top 1% in Equatorial Guinea earned 12.01% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 13.94%. Equatorial Guinea’s income inequality has remained relatively stable since 1980, when the top 1% share was 12.01%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Equatorial Guinea in 2024
In 2024, income in Equatorial Guinea was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 12.01% of total national income, which is notably lower than the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 13.94% of income, slightly lower than the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Equatorial Guinea | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 12.01% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 45.33% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 13.94% | 14.97% |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Equatorial Guinea?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Equatorial Guinea’s top 1% has remained relatively stable over the past 44 years. In 1980, the top 1% captured 12.01% of national income. By 2024, this figure had risen by 0.00 percentage points to 12.01%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Equatorial Guinea has remained stable over this period. In 1980, the top 10% earned 45.33% while the bottom 50% received 13.94%. By 2024, these figures shifted to 45.33% and 13.94% respectively.
| Year | Top 1% | Top 10% | Bottom 50% | Gap (Top 10 – Bottom 50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 12.01% | 45.33% | 13.94% | 31.39 pp |
| 1986 | 12.01% | 45.33% | 13.94% | 31.39 pp |
| 1992 | 12.01% | 45.33% | 13.94% | 31.39 pp |
| 1998 | 12.01% | 45.33% | 13.94% | 31.39 pp |
| 2004 | 12.01% | 45.33% | 13.94% | 31.39 pp |
| 2010 | 12.01% | 45.33% | 13.94% | 31.39 pp |
| 2016 | 12.01% | 45.33% | 13.94% | 31.39 pp |
| 2022 | 12.01% | 45.33% | 13.94% | 31.39 pp |
How Equatorial Guinea Compares Globally
Equatorial Guinea vs Africa Average
Compared to other countries in Africa, Equatorial Guinea’s top 1% income share of 12.01% is notably lower than the regional average of 15.62%. The bottom 50% in Equatorial Guinea receives 13.94% of income, compared to the Africa average of 13.46%.
Where Equatorial Guinea Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Equatorial Guinea ranks 144th out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Equatorial Guinea ranks 116th out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Equatorial Guinea include income distribution in Canada, income distribution in New Zealand, income distribution in Mali.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income share of the top 1% in Equatorial Guinea?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Equatorial Guinea earned 12.01% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered moderate by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Equatorial Guinea?
Income inequality in Equatorial Guinea has remained relatively stable since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 12.01% in 1980 to 12.01% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Equatorial Guinea?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Equatorial Guinea received 13.94% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 45.33%.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.