Moving to Gabon from Algeria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Algeria to Gabon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Algeria to Gabon, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
108 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Algeria live in Gabon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Gabon?

Top countries of origin for Gabon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Algeria to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
9.9
GA
4.8

Algeria 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

DZ
48.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
GA
2.0t

Algeria generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
10.5
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
137.9%
GA
0.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.8%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
GA
$19,800

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DZ
78.0 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
GA
28.6

Algeria generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in literacy rate.

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Libreville
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Algiers Libreville
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria 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.

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gabon has 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Gabon performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Algeria?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 9.9 in Algeria. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

What's the weather like in Gabon compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ GA
Population 44,178,884 2,340,613
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +213 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17