Moving to Gabon from Croatia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Croatia to Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Croatia to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 60°F in Zagreb, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Croatia and Gabon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HR
8.1
GA
12.5

Croatia performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HR
$3,229
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HR
36.1
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HR
31.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HR
4.8t
GA
2.0t

Croatia 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

HR
27.0
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HR
1.5%
GA
0.5%

Croatia 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

HR
6.1%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HR
$41,300
GA
$19,800

Croatia 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

HR
77.2 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HR
8.7
GA
28.6

Croatia performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Croatia Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Zagreb Rain: 33.7 in/yr (856 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Zagreb Libreville
Jan–Mar 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Zagreb Libreville
Jan 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Croatia 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.

Croatia passport

Croatia passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Croatia

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

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?

With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Croatia and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Croatia performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Croatia?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 36.1 in Croatia. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Croatia: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 60°F in Zagreb. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Zagreb gets 33.7 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Croatia, the official language is Croatian.

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At a Glance

HR GA
Population 4,188,853 2,340,613
Currency Croatian Kuna (HRK) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Croatian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +385 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112