Freedom of association index in Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea: Freedom of association index was 0.167 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.167
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
148th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.36
in 1968
All-time low
0.021
in 1979
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Freedom of association index in Equatorial Guinea, 1900–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, freedom of association index in Equatorial Guinea stood at 0.167.

The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and down 20.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of association index in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 0.36 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0.021, in 1979.

Equatorial Guinea ranks 148th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.047 0.047 0.047 10
1910s 0.047 0.047 0.047 10
1920s 0.047 0.047 0.047 10
1930s 0.047 0.047 0.047 10
1940s 0.0515 0.047 0.056 10
1950s 0.0641 0.056 0.109 10
1960s 0.1393 0.038 0.36 10
1970s 0.0291 0.021 0.03 10
1980s 0.0636 0.063 0.064 10
1990s 0.1508 0.063 0.208 10
2000s 0.21 0.19 0.228 10
2010s 0.1974 0.181 0.209 10
2020s 0.1653 0.151 0.18 6

Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea

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  4. 149 Egypt 0.159 compare
  5. 149 Syria 0.159 compare
  6. 151 South Sudan 0.152 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of association index in Equatorial Guinea?
Freedom of association index in Equatorial Guinea was 0.167 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 0.36 in 1968.
What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 1979.
How does Equatorial Guinea rank for freedom of association index?
Equatorial Guinea ranks 148th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Equatorial Guinea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of association index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Freedom of association index
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,011 data points, 1789–2025
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