Moving to Gabon from Albania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Albania to Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Albania and Gabon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
GA
12.5

Albania performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,465
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
GA
5.2

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
GA
2.0t

Albania generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
24.9
GA
4.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AL
4.8%
GA
0.5%

Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
10.9%
GA
20.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$12,998
GA
$8,263

Albania performs better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AL
79.8 yrs
GA
68.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
8.3
GA
25.9

Albania performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Albanian Taxation Office (2016), General Direction of Taxes (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Gabon. To live, work, or study long-term in Gabon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gabon's immigration authority.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Albania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.
Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gabon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gabon?

With 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Albania and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Albania performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Albania?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL GA
Population 2,349,580 2,593,130
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Albanian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +355 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —