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Quick answer: Equatorial Guinea has an estimated 319 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 1 a day, 24.1 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #39 of 195). 0 accident reports from Equatorial Guinea were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 114. Traffic drives on the right.

319
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
1
Est. Deaths Per Day
410 per year
24.1
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#39
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
About Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa and the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa. It has an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name refers to its location both near the Equator and in the African region of Guinea.

Capital
Ciudad de la Paz
Population
1,847,549 (2023)
Area
28,051 km²
Calling code
+240
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish, French
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
114
Road deaths / 100k
24.1

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-10

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Equatorial Guinea Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Equatorial Guinea

In Equatorial Guinea, dial 114. From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea has an estimated road traffic death rate of 24.1 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 1,700,000, that translates to about 410 deaths every year — 1 every single day.

Globally it ranks #39 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Equatorial Guinea — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Equatorial Guinea, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 25.6%.

Compare

Equatorial Guinea vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Equatorial Guinea 24.1 410 319
Gabon 22.9 550 428
Sao Tome and Principe 21.6 50 38
Congo 27.4 1,671 1,301
Cameroon 29.4 8,408 6,548
Questions

Equatorial Guinea — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Equatorial Guinea per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Equatorial Guinea records an estimated 410 road traffic deaths per year — about 1 per day. That is a rate of 24.1 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Equatorial Guinea in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Equatorial Guinea is around 319. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Equatorial Guinea dangerous?
Equatorial Guinea has a road death rate of 24.1 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Equatorial Guinea?
In Equatorial Guinea, dial 114. From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Equatorial Guinea come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Equatorial Guinea by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Equatorial Guinea drive on?
Equatorial Guinea drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Equatorial Guinea.