Moving to Brazil from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Gabon to Brazil, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
38 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Gabon live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
BR
15.7

Gabon performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
BR
21.4

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
BR
2.3t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Brazil 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
BR
1.5%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
BR
$18,600

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
BR
13.3

Brazil performs significantly better than Gabon 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

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 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 Brazil safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Gabon?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

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

What language do they speak in Brazil?

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

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At a Glance

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