Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Gabon instead of Kentucky, you would:

Health

live 3.8 years less

In Kentucky, the average life expectancy is 74 years (73 years for men, 78 years for women) as of 2020. In Gabon, that number is 70 years (68 years for men, 71 years for women) as of 2022.

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Economy

make 60.5% less money

Kentucky has a GDP per capita of $50,135 as of 2024, while in Gabon, the GDP per capita is $19,800 as of 2023.

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be 5.8 times more likely to be unemployed

In Kentucky, 3.5% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In Gabon, that number is 20.4% as of 2023.

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Basic Needs

be 17.6% less likely to have internet access

In Kentucky, approximately 87.4% of the population has internet access as of 2023. In Gabon, about 72.0% do as of 2021.

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The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook, OECD Regional Demography, Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Compare further: Kentucky vs. Gabon

Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Gabon is 7.0% cheaper than Kentucky
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Size Comparison · See true size
Kentucky is about 2.6 times smaller than Gabon.
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Gabon: At a glance

Gabon is a sovereign country in Africa, with a total land area of approximately 257,667 sq km. El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba - one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world - dominated the country's political scene for four decades (1967-2009) following independence from France in 1960. President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, allegations of electoral fraud during local elections in December 2002 and the presidential elections in 2005 exposed the weaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon. Following President BONGO's death in 2009, new elections brought Ali BONGO Ondimba, son of the former president, to power. Despite constrained political conditions, Gabon's small population, abundant natural resources, and considerable foreign support have helped make it one of the more stable African countries.
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