Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
GQ
11.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
GQ
1.4

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
GQ
2.6t

Namibia performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
3.9
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
GQ
0.2%

Namibia 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

NA
19.4%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
GQ
$16,900

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
GQ
78.3

Namibia generally does better on family life, though Equatorial Guinea leads in literacy rate.

Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Equatorial Guinea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Equatorial Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Equatorial Guinea: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Equatorial Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Namibia?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA GQ
Population 2,727,409 1,679,172
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111