Moving to Iran from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°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 Iran.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
IR
20.6

Gabon performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
IR
15.1

Iran 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
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
IR
9.1t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Iran 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
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
IR
81.3%

Iran 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%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
IR
$16,200

Iran 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
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Tehran
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Libreville Tehran
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Gabon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iran 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 Iran?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Iran has 12.3 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 Iran safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Gabon?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA IR
Population 2,340,613 86,758,304
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages French Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115