U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level. The "Other” risk indicator was added.
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Equatorial Guinea scores 57/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Equatorial Guinea Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Equatorial Guinea destination assessed, Malabo scores highest (57/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Equatorial Guinea: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Equatorial Guinea destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Equatorial Guinea safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 2.6 / 100k | 81 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 30/100 | 30 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 11.7 / 100k | 61 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Equatorial Guinea safety FAQ
Is Equatorial Guinea safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Equatorial Guinea Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Equatorial Guinea averages 57/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Equatorial Guinea?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Malabo currently scores highest at 57/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Equatorial Guinea safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.