Moving to Belize from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
BZ
17.5

Gabon performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
BZ
10.8

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
BZ
1.3%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
BZ
$12,800

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Belize

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belize?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belize: 9.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belize offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belize safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Gabon?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

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