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more for tertiary-educated employees (2022)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Equatorial Guinea
Updated Data years: 2023 How we use data
Quick answer
In Equatorial Guinea, employees with tertiary education earned a median of FCFA 300,000 a month in 2023 (PPP$ 1,088) — +77% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 5.8%, against 4.7% for all adults aged 25 and over (2023).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +77%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2023)
- FCFA 300,000median monthly pay with tertiary education (2023)
- 5.8%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 4.7%, 2023)
Do graduates earn more in Equatorial Guinea?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | FCFA 85,429 | 310 | -50% |
| Basic education | FCFA 130,000 | 471 | -24% |
| Intermediate education | FCFA 200,000 | 725 | +18% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | FCFA 300,000 | 1,088 | +77% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | FCFA 279,641 | 1,014 | +65% |
| Master's or equivalent | FCFA 379,813 | 1,377 | +124% |
| All levels | FCFA 170,000 | 616 | — |
The degree premium ranks 38 of 128 countries with data. That is below the Sub-Saharan Africa median of +151%.
Which occupations pay the most in Equatorial Guinea?
Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2023, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles.
| Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | FCFA 403,372 | 1,463 | +138% |
| Clerical support workers | FCFA 243,479 | 883 | +43% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | FCFA 220,000 | 798 | +30% |
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | FCFA 204,263 | 741 | +20% |
| Craft and related trades workers | FCFA 200,000 | 725 | +18% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | FCFA 169,760 | 616 | 0% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | FCFA 150,000 | 544 | -12% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | FCFA 130,000 | 471 | -24% |
| Elementary occupations | FCFA 100,000 | 363 | -41% |
| All occupations | FCFA 170,000 | 616 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Equatorial Guinea?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic education | 4.3% | 25.3% |
| Intermediate education | 6.8% | 35.5% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 5.8% | — |
| All levels | 4.7% | 28.7% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 83 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Sub-Saharan Africa median is 8.3%.
Studying and working in Equatorial Guinea
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Country context
- Population
- 1.9M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $16,133 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 1.8% (2000)
Questions about graduate jobs in Equatorial Guinea
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Equatorial Guinea?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Equatorial Guinea with tertiary education earned a median of FCFA 300,000 a month in 2023, compared with FCFA 170,000 for all employees — +77%. The degree premium ranks 38 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Equatorial Guinea?
In 2023, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Equatorial Guinea was 5.8%, compared with 4.7% for all adults.
Which jobs pay the most in Equatorial Guinea?
The best-paid occupation group in Equatorial Guinea in 2023 was “Managers”, with median monthly earnings of FCFA 403,372 (PPP$ 1,463). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of FCFA 204,263.
Compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Compare Equatorial Guinea side by side
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Lesotho
+186%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Botswana
+300%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Gambia
+54%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2018) -
Eswatini
+303%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2021) -
Mauritius
+60%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — HIES - National Household Survey, 2023
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — HIES - National Household Survey, 2023
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — HIES - National Household Survey, 2023
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Equatorial Guinea: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/equatorial-guinea/ (accessed September 26, 2026)