Equatorial Guinea Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Equatorial Guinea
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated October 7, 2025
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Equatorial Guinea. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Equatorial Guinea at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
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Safety Rank
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Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
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Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Equatorial Guinea:
There was no change to the advisory level. The "Other" risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Equatorial Guinea due to risk of crime , health , and arbitrary enforcement of laws . Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas . Advisory summary: Crime Petty crime is common throughout the country. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to reports of crime, even serious crime. Health Medical services in Equatorial Guinea are limited. There are no adequate trauma or ambulance services.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
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Population of 1,892,516, growth trends, economy, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Equatorial Guinea safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Equatorial Guinea at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution).
What is the crime rate in Equatorial Guinea?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Equatorial Guinea.
What is the US travel advisory level for Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).