Moving to Gabon from Belize

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belize to Gabon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Belize.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
GA
4.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
GA
2.0t

Belize performs better than Gabon 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

BZ
9.7
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
GA
0.5%

Gabon generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
GA
$19,800

Gabon generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
GA
28.6

Belize performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Libreville
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Belmopan Libreville
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Belize

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gabon: 3.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gabon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Gabon performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Belize?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ GA
Population 412,387 2,340,613
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +241
Time zones 1 1