UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Equatorial Guinea safe? 🇬🇶
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Equatorial Guinea scores 48/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Equatorial Guinea destination assessed, Malabo scores highest (48/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Equatorial Guinea: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Equatorial Guinea destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Equatorial Guinea safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 50 | Government of 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?
On our composite index Equatorial Guinea averages 48/100. 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 48/100 (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.