What Language Do They Speak in Equatorial Guinea?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Equatorial Guinea has 3 official languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese. Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Equatorial Guinea at a glance
| Official languages | Spanish, French, Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 3 |
| Countries on this site where Spanish is official | 21 |
| People (demonym) | Equatorial Guinean |
| Capital | Ciudad de la Paz |
| Internet domain | .gq |
Other countries where Spanish is official
Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries covered here:
- Argentina
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Spain
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Languages of neighbouring countries
Equatorial Guinea in context
- Equatorial Guinea covers 28,051 km², making it the 141st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 59 people per km² ranks 125th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Cameroon, Gabon.
- With 1,668,768 people, Equatorial Guinea holds about 0.7% of the population of Middle Africa.
- With 3 official languages, Equatorial Guinea has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Equatorial Guinea is a member state of the United Nations.
Useful phrases for visitors to Equatorial Guinea
Everyday Spanish phrases you will hear and use in Equatorial Guinea:
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hola |
| Thank you | Gracias |
| Please | Por favor |
| Goodbye | Adiós |
| Yes | Sí |
| No | No |
Everyday French phrases you will hear and use in Equatorial Guinea:
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjour |
| Thank you | Merci |
| Please | S'il vous plaît |
| Goodbye | Au revoir |
| Yes | Oui |
| No | Non |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Equatorial Guinea — FAQ
What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?
The official languages of Equatorial Guinea are Spanish, French and Portuguese.
How many official languages does Equatorial Guinea have?
Equatorial Guinea has 3 official languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese.
Is Spanish spoken anywhere else?
Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries.
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