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Equatorial Guinea Oil rents (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Oil rents (% of GDP) in Equatorial Guinea stood at 14.94% in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 4.19 percentage points from 10.75% in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 33.93% (down 18.99 percentage points since). The highest value since 1980 was 82.78% in 2000, the lowest 0% in 1980. Equatorial Guinea ranked 14th highest of the 190 countries in this dataset in 2021; Libya ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Commodities and Energy · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2021
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What is Oil rents (% of GDP)?

Oil rents (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Equatorial Guinea. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Equatorial Guinea, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

Key facts

What is the latest Oil rents (% of GDP) in Equatorial Guinea?

Oil rents (% of GDP) in Equatorial Guinea stood at 14.94% in 2021, according to World Bank.

Is Oil rents (% of GDP) in Equatorial Guinea rising or falling?

The latest value is up 4.19 percentage points from 10.75% in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 33.93% (down 18.99 percentage points since).

How does Equatorial Guinea rank for Oil rents (% of GDP)?

Equatorial Guinea ranked 14th highest of the 190 countries in this dataset in 2021; Libya ranked first.

What is the highest Oil rents (% of GDP) on record in Equatorial Guinea?

The highest value since 1980 was 82.78% in 2000, the lowest 0% in 1980.

Metadata for Oil rents (% of GDP) in Equatorial Guinea
IndicatorOil rents (% of GDP)
CountryEquatorial Guinea
CategoryCommodities and Energy
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Oil rents (% of GDP) — Equatorial Guinea [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-petr-rt-zs/GNQ. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PETR.RT.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Oil rents (% of GDP) — Equatorial Guinea." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-petr-rt-zs/GNQ. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PETR.RT.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Oil rents (% of GDP) — Equatorial Guinea." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-petr-rt-zs/GNQ. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PETR.RT.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_ny_gdp_petr_rt_zs_gnq,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Oil rents (\% of GDP) --- Equatorial Guinea}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-petr-rt-zs/GNQ},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PETR.RT.ZS}
}