Equatorial Guinea · Africa
How many people die in Equatorial Guinea every day?
In Equatorial Guinea, about 38 people die every day, roughly one death every 38 minutes. That is about 14,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 146th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 60.6 years and the leading cause of death is malaria. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
38
Deaths per year
14,000
Life expectancy
60.6 years
Population
1,714,671
Death rate
8.2 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Malaria
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Equatorial Guinea
60.6
World avg
72.8
-12.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Equatorial Guinea
8.2
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Equatorial Guinea by time period
| Per hour | 1.6 |
| Per day | 38 |
| Per week | 268 |
| Per month | 1,167 |
| Per year | 14,000 |
What people die of in Equatorial Guinea
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Equatorial Guinea in 2023 was HIV/AIDS, which accounted for 17.6% of all deaths, about 7.0 a day. It was followed by pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections and heart disease (ischaemic).
Deaths from kidney diseases have increased about 3-fold since 2000, from about 124 to 431 a year. Deaths from diarrhoeal diseases have fallen by 64% since 2000, from about 1,178 to 425 a year.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIV/AIDS | 2,543 | 7.0 | 17.6% | +155% |
| 2 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 1,291 | 3.5 | 8.9% | +20% |
| 3 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 1,077 | 3.0 | 7.4% | +204% |
| 4 | Stroke | 959 | 2.6 | 6.6% | +78% |
| 5 | Malaria | 759 | 2.1 | 5.2% | +79% |
| 6 | Preterm birth complications | 572 | 1.6 | 3.9% | +1% |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 431 | 1.2 | 3% | +248% |
| 8 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 425 | 1.2 | 2.9% | -64% |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 407 | 1.1 | 2.8% | +191% |
| 10 | Diabetes | 403 | 1.1 | 2.8% | +236% |
Deaths in Equatorial Guinea since 2000
WHO estimates that about 14,485 people died in Equatorial Guinea in 2023, 56% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 9,310 deaths |
| 2010 | 12,066 deaths |
| 2019 | 14,174 deaths |
| 2023 | 14,485 deaths |
Life expectancy in Equatorial Guinea since 1950
A baby born in Equatorial Guinea in 1950 could expect to live about 40.1 years. By 2023 that had risen to 63.7, a gain of 23.6 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 40.1 years |
| 1980 | 48.8 years |
| 2000 | 53.4 years |
| 2010 | 58.3 years |
| 2019 | 62.3 years |
| 2023 | 63.7 years |
Equatorial Guinea compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Equatorial Guinea ranks 33rd for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | 38 | 60.6 | Malaria |
| Guinea-Bissau | 52 | 59.4 | Malaria |
| Mauritius | 30 | 74.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Lesotho | 66 | 50.7 | HIV/AIDS |
| Eswatini | 33 | 57.7 | HIV/AIDS |
| Gabon | 41 | 66.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Equatorial Guinea every day?
In Equatorial Guinea, about 38 people die every day, or roughly one death every 38 minutes. That adds up to about 14,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Equatorial Guinea?
Malaria is the leading cause of death in Equatorial Guinea. It is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide, and most deaths from it could be avoided with prevention and treatment. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put HIV/AIDS first in 2023, with 17.6% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Equatorial Guinea?
Life expectancy at birth in Equatorial Guinea is 60.6 years, 12.2 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 177th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Equatorial Guinea high?
Equatorial Guinea records about 8.2 deaths per 1,000 people each year, above the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.