Moving to Greece from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°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 Greece, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
5 ↓ 29% vs 2015

people born in Gabon live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Gabon and Greece 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
GR
7.3

Greece 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
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
GR
63.7

Greece 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
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
GR
5.0t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
GR
20.7%

Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
GR
$36,300

Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
GR
3.5

Greece 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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Athens
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Libreville Athens
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Greece 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 Greece?

With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greece 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 Greece.

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Gabon?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA GR
Population 2,340,613 10,533,871
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112