Government of Equatorial Guinea
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Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, has its capital at Malabo; note - Malabo is on the island of Bioko; some months of the year, the government operates out of Bata on the mainland region. and a population of 1,938,431 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (in office since 3 Aug 1979) is head of state; Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua is head of government; Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament (Parlamento), a bicameral body with 100 seats in the Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de los Diputados) and 70 seats in the Senate (Senado). The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 20 Nov 2022. The source lists the next national election as expected in 2029. Elections are run by the Ministry of the Interior / national electoral board (name not confirmed). The directory below lists 8 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
Since 3 Aug 1979 · Source: guineaecuatorialpress.com
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head of government | Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua | 17 Aug 2024 |
Sources: Guinea Ecuatorial Press, official government website (state news agency, not a government page) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Parliament (Parlamento)
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de los Diputados) | 100 (all directly elected) | 20 Nov 2022 |
| Senate (Senado) | 70 (55 directly elected; 15 appointed) | 20 Nov 2022 |
Equatorial Guinea Chamber of Deputies: list of deputies · Equatorial Guinea Senate: list of senators
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Equatorial Guinea. One dot is one seat.
Chamber of Deputies
As elected, 2022
100
Chamber of Deputies seats
- Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea100(100%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea | 100 | 100% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2022 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 100 seats in the chamber. As of 20 November 2022. Source: Wikipedia, 2022 Equatorial Guinean general election (reference source).
Senate
As elected, 2022
55
Senate seats
- Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea55(100%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea | 55 | 100% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2022 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 55 seats in the chamber. As of 20 November 2022. Source: Wikipedia, 2022 Equatorial Guinean general election (reference source).
The source lists the 55 elected seats. The other 15 seats are appointed by the President.
Names come from the notices of the National Electoral Board of 13 January 2023, published by the Government press office. The legislature has no website of its own listing members. These notices give names only, so party, region and constituency are not shown. Changes since early 2023 are not reflected.
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| President of the Senate | Teresa Efua Asangono | 12 Jul 2013 |
| Minister of Finance | Iván Bacale Ebe Molina | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Simeón Oyono Esono Angue | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of the Interior | Victoriano Engonga Ondo Nkea | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Justice | Simón Ngomo Mibuy | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Defence | Victoriano Nsue Okomo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Health | Mitoha Ondo Ayecaba | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Education | Clemente Engonga Nguema Onguene | 23 Jun 2026 |
Sources: Guinea Ecuatorial Press (state news agency) (retrieved 25 Oct 2026); Gobierno de Guinea Ecuatorial (Página Web Institucional, Dirección General de Prensa Escrita), Decreto n.º 60/2026 de 23 de junio de 2026 (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Other cabinet members
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President of the Republic (Presidente de la República) | Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo | 3 Aug 1979 |
| Vice President of the Republic (Vicepresidente de la República) | Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue | 22 Jun 2016 |
| Prime Minister, in charge of Administrative Coordination (Primer Ministro del Gobierno, Encargado de la Coordinación Administrativa) | Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Civil Service, Administrative Reform and Social Security (Viceprimer Ministro Encargado de la Función Pública, Reforma Administrativa y Seguridad Social) | Cándido Matuatema Bahita | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of State at the Presidency of the Government, in charge of Relations with Parliament and Legal Affairs (Ministro de Estado de la Presidencia del Gobierno, Encargado de las Relaciones con el Parlamento y Asuntos Jurídicos) | Sergio Esono Abeso Tomo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of State for National Security (Ministro de Estado de Seguridad Nacional) | Nicolás Obama Nchama | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of State for Public Works, Territorial Planning and Housing (Ministro de Estado de Obras Públicas, Ordenación Territorial y Vivienda) | Clemente Fereiro Villarino | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mines and Electricity (Ministro de Estado de Hidrocarburos, Minas y Electricidad) | Antonio Oburu Ondo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of State for Transport, Telecommunications and Civil Aviation (Ministro de Estado de Transportes, Telecomunicaciones y Aviación Civil) | Honorato Evita Oma | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of State for Labour and Vocational Training (Ministro de Estado Trabajo y Formación Ocupacional) | Alfredo Mitogo Mitogo Ada | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of the Presidency of the Republic in charge of the Civil Cabinet of His Excellency (Ministro de la Presidencia de la República Encargado del Gabinete Civil de su Excelencia) | Ramón Nka Elá Nchama | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister Secretary General of the Presidency of the Government (Ministro Secretario General de la Presidencia del Gobierno) | Job Obiang Esono Mba Nguane | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Regional Integration (Ministra de Integración Regional) | Rosario Mbasogo Kung | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Information, Press, Culture and Tourism (Ministro de Información, Prensa, Cultura y Turismo) | Juan José Ekuna Esono Mangue | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Economy, Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Ministro de Economía, Comercio, Industria y Promoción de Inversiones) | Jerónimo Carlos Osa Osa Nzang | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Forests (Ministro de Agricultura, Ganadería y Bosques) | Benjamín Bielo Mitogo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Environment and Blue Economy (Ministro de Medio Ambiente y Economía Azul) | Fidel Esono Mba Eyono | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Gender Equality and Social Affairs (Ministra de Igualdad de Género y Asuntos Sociales) | Consuelo Nguema Oyana | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Delegate Minister at the Presidency of the Republic in charge of Ceremonies and Translations (Ministro Delegado a la Presidencia de la República Encargado de Ceremonias y Traducciones) | Armando Dougan Champion | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Delegate Minister for National Security (Ministro Delegado de Seguridad Nacional) | Heriberto Meko Mbengono | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Delegate Minister for Hydrocarbons, Mines and Electricity in charge of National Content (Ministro Delegado de Hidrocarburos, Minas y Electricidad Encargado del Contenido Nacional) | Domingo Mba Esono | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Delegate Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Forests (Ministro Delegado de Agricultura, Ganadería y Bosques) | Diosdado Obiang Mbomio | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Delegate Minister for Public Works, Territorial Planning and Housing (Ministro Delegado de Obras Públicas, Ordenación Territorial y Vivienda) | Justino Nchama Ondo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Delegate Minister for Transport, Telecommunications and Civil Aviation (Ministro Delegado de Transportes, Telecomunicaciones y Aviación Civil) | Norberto Bartolomé Monsuy Mañe Andeme | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Delegate Minister for Labour and Vocational Training (Ministro Delegado de Trabajo y Formación Ocupacional) | Manuel Cristobal Morgades Ichaka | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Delegate Minister for Civil Service, Administrative Reform and Social Security (Ministro Delegado de la Función Pública, Reforma Administrativa y Seguridad Social) | Lucas Nguema Mbulito | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister at the Presidency of the Republic, in charge of Missions (Viceministra de la Presidencia de la República, Encargada de Misiones) | María Jesús Evuna Andeme | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister of the Civil Cabinet of His Excellency (Viceministro del Gabinete Civil de su Excelencia) | Salvador Ndong Nsue | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister at the Presidency of the Republic in charge of Audits (Viceministro a la Presidencia de la República Encargado de Auditorías) | Juan Abaha Elo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister for Information, Press and Culture (Viceministro de Información, Prensa y Cultura) | Leoncio Brigol Piño | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister for Economy, Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in charge of Industries and Business Development (Viceministro de Economía, Comercio, Industria y Promoción de Inversiones Encargado de Industrias y Desarrollo Empresarial) | Avelino Mocache Mehenga | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister in charge of Electricity (Viceministro Encargado de Electricidad) | César Augusto Hinestrosa Gómez | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister in charge of Public Works and Housing (Viceministro Encargado de Obras Públicas y Viviendas) | Tomás Esono Ndong Ayang | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister for Environment, Blue Economy and Water Resources (Viceministro de Medio Ambiente, Economía Azul y Recursos Hídricos) | Juan Nko Mbula | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister for Transport, Telecommunications and Civil Aviation (Viceministro de Transportes, Telecomunicaciones y Aviación Civil) | Alberto Nguema Obiang Lima | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister for Labour and Vocational Training in charge of Labour Inclusion and Entrepreneurship (Viceministro de Trabajo y Formación Ocupacional Encargado de Inclusión Laboral y Emprendimiento) | Antonio Nguema Mba Eyang | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister for Gender Equality and Social Affairs (Viceministra de Igualdad de Género y Asuntos Sociales) | María del Pilar Madja Nvono Nsa | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vice Minister for Civil Service, Administrative Reform and Social Security (Viceministro de la Función Pública, Reforma Administrativa y Seguridad Social) | Pedro Nguema Ndong | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Presidency of the Republic, in charge of Translations and Ceremonies (Secretaria de Estado en la Presidencia de la República, Encargada de Traducciones y Ceremonias) | María Luisa Mangue Ondo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Security, in charge of Immigration and Aliens (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Seguridad Nacional, Encargado de Migración y Extranjería) | José Ondo Ndong Nchama | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Information, Press, Culture and Tourism (Secretaria de Estado del Ministerio de Información, Prensa, Cultura y Turismo) | María Milagrosa Nchama Nzo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy, Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in charge of Promotion and Investment (Secretaria de Estado del Ministerio de Economía, Comercio, Industria y Promoción de Inversión, Encargada de Promoción e Inversiones) | María Ebiaca Moete | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Forests, in charge of Agro-industrial Development and Rural Entrepreneurship (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Bosques, Encargado de Desarrollo Agroindustrial y Emprendimiento Rural) | Nemesio Ngua Mba Nchama | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Forests, in charge of Livestock (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Bosques, Encargado de Ganadería) | Tomás Mba Muanabang | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works, Territorial Planning and Housing, in charge of Roads and Tolls (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Obras Públicas, Ordenación Territorial y Vivienda, Encargado de Carreteras y Peajes) | Isaac Nguema Ondo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Environment and Blue Economy, in charge of Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Economía Azul, Encargado de Cambio Climático y Conservación de la Biodiversidad) | José Nzeng Ndong Nsang | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Transport, Telecommunications and Civil Aviation, in charge of Civil Aviation (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Transportes, Telecomunicaciones y Aviación Civil, Encargado de Aviación Civil) | Pedro Obama Rabago | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Transport, Telecommunications and Civil Aviation, in charge of Artificial Intelligence Systems (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Transportes, Telecomunicaciones y Aviación Civil, Encargado de Sistemas de Inteligencia Artificial) | Óscar Ondo Ngomo | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, in charge of Labour Relations and Social Dialogue (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Trabajo y Formación Ocupacional, Encargado de Relaciones Laborales y Diálogo Social) | Ángel Francisco Elá Ngomo Nchama | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Gender Equality and Social Affairs, in charge of Prevention and Care of Gender Violence (Secretaria de Estado del Ministerio de Igualdad de Género y Asuntos Sociales, Encargada de Prevención y Atención de la Violencia de Género) | Raquel Hinestrosa Bodien | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State at the Ministry of Civil Service, Administrative Reform and Social Security, in charge of Efficient Management of Public Administration (Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de la Función Pública, Reforma Administrativa y Seguridad Social, Encargado de la Gestión Eficiente de la Administración Pública) | Fernando Ngú Nve | 23 Jun 2026 |
Sources: Guinea Ecuatorial Press, official government website (state news agency, not a government page) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies | Salomón Nguema Owono | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Central Bank Governor | Yvon Sana Bangui | 1 Jan 2024 |
Sources: Guinea Ecuatorial Press (state news agency) (retrieved 25 Oct 2026); Banque des Etats de l Afrique Centrale (BEAC) (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Equatorial Guinea election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2027, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2027 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
| Due by 2027 | Senate election | Due | - | - |
| Due by 2029 | Presidential election | Due | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$13bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- -5.8%
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$294m
- 2025
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Population of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea had 1.6 million people in 2025, 46th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 1.9 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
1.6
46th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
39.3 %
3rd fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
1.9
45th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
58
31st most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.2 |
| 2016 | 1.2 |
| 2017 | 1.3 |
| 2018 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 1.4 |
| 2021 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 1.6 |
| 2025 | 1.6 |
| 2026 | 1.7 (partial) |
| 2027 | 1.7 (partial) |
| 2028 | 1.8 (partial) |
| 2029 | 1.8 (partial) |
| 2030 | 1.9 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Equatorial Guinea
Prices in Equatorial Guinea rose 2.9% in 2024, 32nd highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 8.3% (2025) and 15.7% among people aged 15 to 24. Equatorial Guinea's own survey put it at 6.5% in 2023. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Equatorial Guinea's economy.
Inflation (2024)
2.9 %
21st lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
8.3 %
33rd lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
15.7 %
33rd lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2023)
6.5 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.8 |
| 2011 | 4.8 |
| 2012 | 3.7 |
| 2013 | 3.0 |
| 2014 | 4.3 |
| 2015 | 1.7 |
| 2016 | 1.4 |
| 2017 | 0.7 |
| 2018 | 1.1 |
| 2019 | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 4.8 |
| 2021 | -0.1 |
| 2022 | 4.8 |
| 2023 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 2.9 |
| 2025 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.9 | Not published |
| 2011 | 7.8 | Not published |
| 2012 | 7.8 | Not published |
| 2013 | 7.7 | Not published |
| 2014 | 7.7 | Not published |
| 2015 | 7.8 | Not published |
| 2016 | 7.8 | Not published |
| 2017 | 7.8 | Not published |
| 2018 | 7.8 | Not published |
| 2019 | 7.9 | Not published |
| 2020 | 8.6 | Not published |
| 2021 | 8.8 | Not published |
| 2022 | 8.3 | Not published |
| 2023 | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| 2024 | 8.3 | Not published |
| 2025 | 8.3 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Equatorial Guinea
A child born in Equatorial Guinea can expect to live 63.9 years (2024). 68 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
63.9
33rd longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
68
41st lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
234
11th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Equatorial Guinea | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 60.2 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 60.6 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 61.1 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 61.5 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 61.9 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 62.3 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 62.1 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 62.4 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 63.4 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 63.7 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 63.9 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 95 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2017 | 86 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 68 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Equatorial Guinea
88.3% of adults in Equatorial Guinea can read and write (2000, World Bank). This is the latest survey, and it is old. Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Equatorial Guinea.
Adult literacy (2000)
88.3 %
9th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2000)
97.1 %
7th highest of 53 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea's Human Development Index was 0.674 in 2023, 133rd of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.67
13th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
63.3 %
15th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2022)
50
49th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
65.1 %
24th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Equatorial Guinea | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.51 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.52 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.54 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.54 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.55 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.57 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.59 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.61 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.62 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.61 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.62 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.64 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.64 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.65 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.66 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.66 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.66 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.66 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.67 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.67 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.67 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.68 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.67 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Equatorial Guinea safe?
The US State Department rates Equatorial Guinea at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2025)
2
26th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has had 1 successful coup, the latest on 3 August 1979, and 3 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 7 March 2004: Coup plot
- 19 July 1986: Failed coup attempt
- 3 August 1979: Coup (succeeded)
- 5 March 1969: Failed coup attempt
Voice and accountability (2025)
25
51st highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
63
13th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
18
48th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Equatorial Guinea's debt
Government debt was 35.4% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is China, owed 92.6% of public debt abroad (2024). Equatorial Guinea's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
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Where Equatorial Guinea ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person4th of 53$7,850, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy37th of 53$12.9 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population46th of 531.64 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area44th of 5428,052 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy33rd of 5463.9 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory30th of 54Level 2, increased cautionSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office1st longest of 51Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, 47 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age5th oldest of 5184 years oldOldest presidents in Africa
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PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Equatorial Guinea. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/equatorial-guinea