Moving to Gabon from Djibouti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Djibouti to Gabon. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 93°F in Djibouti, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Djibouti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DJ
23.3
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DJ
$155
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DJ
2.0
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti 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

DJ
59.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DJ
0.8t
GA
2.0t

Djibouti generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DJ
1.4
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DJ
6.3%
GA
0.5%

Gabon performs significantly better than Djibouti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DJ
26.3%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DJ
$6,500
GA
$19,800

Gabon generally does better on employment & economy, though Djibouti leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DJ
65.3 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DJ
46.9
GA
28.6

Gabon generally does better on family life, though Djibouti leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Djibouti Libreville
Jan–Mar 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/81°F (35°/27°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 104°/86°F (40°/30°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Djibouti Libreville
Jan 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Djibouti 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.

Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Gabon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.

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 Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Djibouti?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 2.0 in Djibouti. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Djibouti: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 93°F in Djibouti. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Djibouti gets 6.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Djibouti, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

DJ GA
Population 957,273 2,340,613
Currency Djiboutian Franc (DJF) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +253 +241
Time zones 1 1