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*Ethnic groups: The Fang ethnic group of the mainland constitutes the great majority of the population and dominates political life and business. The Bubi group comprises about 50,000 people living mainly in Bioko Island. The Annobonese on the island of Annobon are estimated at about 3,000 in number. The other three ethnic groups are found on the coast of Rio Muni and include the Ndowe and Kombe (about 3,000 each) and the Bujebas (about 2,000). The pygmy populations have long been integrated into the dominant Bantu-speaking cultures. Europeans are less than 1,000, mostly Spanish.
*Ethnic groups: The Fang ethnic group of the mainland constitutes the great majority of the population and dominates political life and business. The Bubi group comprises about 50,000 people living mainly in Bioko Island. The Annobonese on the island of Annobon are estimated at about 3,000 in number. The other three ethnic groups are found on the coast of Rio Muni and include the Ndowe and Kombe (about 3,000 each) and the Bujebas (about 2,000). The pygmy populations have long been integrated into the dominant Bantu-speaking cultures. Europeans are less than 1,000, mostly Spanish.
*Languages: Official—Spanish, French; other—pidgin English, Fang, Bubi, Ibo.
*Languages: Official—Spanish, French; other—pidgin English, Fang, Bubi, Ibo.
*Religion: Mostly Christian approximately 90% and predominantly [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholic]]about 71%; [[Reformed Church]], [[Methodists]], and [[Presbyterians]] are also present. Some pagan practices<ref>https://www.thearda.com/world-religion/national-profiles?u=75c</ref>.
*Religion: Mostly Christian approximately 90% and predominantly [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholic]] about 71%; [[Reformed Churches]], [[Methodists]], and [[Presbyterians]] are also present. Some pagan practices<ref>https://www.thearda.com/world-religion/national-profiles?u=75c</ref>.
*Education: Primary school compulsory for ages 6–14. Attendance (2002 est.)--85%. Adult literacy (2003 est.)--85.7%.
*Education: Primary school compulsory for ages 6–14. Attendance (2002 est.)--85%. Adult literacy (2003 est.)--85.7%.
*Health (2007 est.): Life expectancy—49.51 years. Infant mortality rate—87.15/1,000.
*Health (2007 est.): Life expectancy—49.51 years. Infant mortality rate—87.15/1,000.