Equatorial Guinea
Country in Africa
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 42.2 (2023). World rank 181 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 48 of 54. Forest cover: 86.1% (2024). World rank 7 of 213; in Africa, 2 of 54. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 0.2% (2022). World rank 3 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 2 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 2.1% → 1.8%. Better than all its neighbours (Cameroon and Gabon): water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (Cameroon and Gabon): protected areas and CO₂ emissions.