Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Sweden

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sweden to Equatorial Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
GQ
11.7

Sweden performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SE
$7,770
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SE
71.5
GQ
1.4

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden 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

SE
8.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SE
3.6t
GQ
2.6t

Sweden generally does better on environment, though Equatorial Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SE
40.4
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SE
3.6%
GQ
0.2%

Sweden 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

SE
7.6%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$64,200
GQ
$16,900

Sweden 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

SE
82.7 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.3
GQ
78.3

Sweden performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Skatteverket, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Sweden

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

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?

Sweden performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Sweden?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 71.5 in Sweden. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

SE GQ
Population 10,483,647 1,679,172
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Swedish French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +46 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112