Moving to Haiti from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Haiti.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
HT
31.3

Gabon performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
HT
2.4

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
HT
0.3t

Haiti 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
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
HT
13.4%

Gabon performs better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
HT
$2,900

Gabon generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
HT
40.0

Gabon performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Gabon passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Haiti 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 Haiti?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Haiti has 0.3 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 Haiti safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Gabon?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA HT
Population 2,340,613 11,334,637
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages French French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114