Moving to Cabo Verde from Gabon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Gabon to Cabo Verde — 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 Cabo Verde, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
7 ↓ 12% vs 2015

people born in Gabon live in Cabo Verde · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cabo Verde?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gabon to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
CV
16.5

Gabon performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
CV
$617
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GA
5.2
CV
7.3

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
CV
1.3t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
4.7
CV
8.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
CV
59.7%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.1%
CV
11.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$8,263
CV
$5,796

Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GA
68.5 yrs
CV
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
25.9
CV
10.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in literacy rate.

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

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Praia
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Libreville Praia
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cabo Verde has 8.3 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 Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Gabon?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in suicide rate. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 5.2 in Gabon. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Gabon?

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

GA CV
Population 2,593,130 527,326
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +238
Time zones 1 1