Moving to Denmark from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Gabon to Denmark, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
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people moved from Gabon to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Denmark?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Gabon and Denmark 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
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
DK
43.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark 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
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
DK
4.3t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Denmark 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
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
DK
26.4%

Denmark 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%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
DK
$72,000

Denmark 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
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
DK
3.0

Denmark 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

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Libreville Copenhagen
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Denmark 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 Denmark?

With 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Denmark 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 Denmark.

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Gabon?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA DK
Population 2,340,613 5,920,767
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages French Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112