Moving to Angola from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Gabon and Angola 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

GA
12.5
AO
15.0

Gabon performs better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
AO
2.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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

GA
53.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
AO
0.7t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Angola 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

GA
3.4
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
AO
1.9%

Gabon performs better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
AO
$7,200

Angola 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

GA
69.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
AO
58.9

Gabon performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Luanda
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Libreville Luanda
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon and Angola. To live, work, or study long-term in Angola, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Angola's immigration authority.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Angola?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Angola can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Gabon and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Gabon?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

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

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At a Glance

GA AO
Population 2,340,613 34,795,287
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +244
Time zones 1 1