Population

Equatorial Guinea has approx. 550,000 residents - of whom approx. 70% live on the mainland and 30% on Bioko. The rate of population growth amounts to approx. 2.6%. The population of Equatorial Guinea is comprised of Bantu tribes, primarily Fang (approx. 80%) and Bubi (approx. 10%). The latter live primarily on the Isle of Bioko.

In all, 80% of the population are Roman Catholics, 24% practise traditional African religions, 5% are Protestants and approx. 1% Muslims.