Equatorial Guinea
Africa's Oil Coast
Overview
Central Africa's wealthiest nation per capita thanks to offshore oil, a tiny Spanish-speaking country on the Gulf of Guinea with lush tropical forests.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Land Area
28,051 km²
Capital
Malabo
Languages
French, Portuguese, Spanish
Currencies
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
At a Glance
9
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
17
Freedom
10
Security
0
Life Expectancy
61.6 yrs
Median Age
21 yrs
Urbanization
75%
Cost Index
38
Housing Index
30
Healthcare Access
19/100
Climate
Average Temperature
24.3°C
Average AQI
57
Most Temperate Cities
1 Malabo 27.1°C
2 Mbini 26.4°C
3 Bitica 26.4°C
4 San Antonio de Palé 25.9°C
5 Santiago de Baney 25.6°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Aconibe 57 AQI
2 Añisoc 57 AQI
3 Cogo 57 AQI
4 Mikomeseng 57 AQI
5 Santiago de Baney 57 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 54 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 21
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.59% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 26 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025