Moving to El Salvador from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in El Salvador compared to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
SV
21.5

Gabon performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
SV
15.5

El Salvador 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
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
SV
1.5t

El Salvador 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
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
SV
13.2%

El Salvador 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%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
SV
$11,300

El Salvador 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
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
SV
12.1

El Salvador 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

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville San Salvador
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Libreville San Salvador
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

Connectivity is usually fine (El Salvador: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does El Salvador offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is El Salvador safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Gabon?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Gabon?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA SV
Population 2,340,613 6,568,745
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911