Moving to Gabon from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
GA
3.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
GA
72.0%

Aruba performs better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
GA
28.6

Aruba performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Aruba

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

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.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW GA
Population 122,320 2,340,613
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +241
Time zones 1 1