Moving to Gabon from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
GA
4.8

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
GA
2.0t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
GA
0.5%

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
GA
$19,800

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
GA
28.6

Brazil performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Libreville
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Brasilia Libreville
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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 Brazil across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR GA
Population 217,240,060 2,340,613
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Portuguese French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +241
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190