Moving to Japan from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to Japan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Equatorial Guinea to Japan.

Moved in 2023
4 ↑ 300% vs 2022

people moved from Equatorial Guinea to Japan · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Japan?

Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Japan compared to Equatorial Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
JP
2.7

Japan performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
JP
$5,365
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
JP
26.1

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
JP
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
JP
7.8t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Japan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GQ
0.1
JP
37.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
JP
36.0%

Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Equatorial Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
JP
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
JP
$46,300

Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Equatorial Guinea leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
JP
1.9

Japan performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Japan.
Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Japan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Equatorial Guinea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Japan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Japan: 37.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Japan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Japan safe for expats?

Japan performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Japan compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Japan?

The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ JP
Population 1,679,172 124,214,766
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Japanese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +240 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110