Moving to Croatia from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Croatia, and you’d need to navigate life in Croatian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Zagreb averages 60°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
HR
8.1

Croatia performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
HR
$3,229
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
HR
36.1

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia 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
HR
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
HR
4.8t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Croatia 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
HR
27.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
HR
1.5%

Croatia 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%
HR
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
HR
$41,300

Croatia generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
HR
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
HR
8.7

Croatia 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

Zagreb Rain: 33.7 in/yr (856 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Zagreb
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 69°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 50°/35°F (10°/2°C)
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Month Libreville Zagreb
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C)

Data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Croatia

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

Croatia passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Croatia 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 Croatia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Croatia has 27.0 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 Croatia safe for expats?

Croatia performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Croatia compared to Gabon?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Croatia, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Croatia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Zagreb is 60°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Zagreb receives around 33.7 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Croatia?

The official language in Croatia is Croatian. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA HR
Population 2,340,613 4,188,853
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Croatian Kuna (HRK)
Languages French Croatian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +385
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112