Moving to Gabon from Armenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Armenia to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
33.6
GA
5.2

Armenia 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

AM
70.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than Armenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
20.3
GA
4.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
62.0%
GA
0.5%

Armenia 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

AM
12.9%
GA
20.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$9,474
GA
$8,263

Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AM
78.3 yrs
GA
68.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
8.5
GA
25.9

Armenia performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Libreville
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Yerevan Libreville
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Armenia

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

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 4.7 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 Armenia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Armenia?

Armenia 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 33.6 in Armenia. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM GA
Population 3,086,700 2,593,130
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Armenian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +241
Time zones 1 1