Moving to Israel from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
IL
4.2

Israel 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
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
IL
37.1

Israel 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
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
IL
5.8t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Israel 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
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
IL
132.0%

Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
IL
$48,300

Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
IL
3.6

Israel 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

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Libreville Jerusalem
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Israel

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

Israel passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Israel 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 Israel?

Connectivity is usually fine (Israel: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Israel offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Israel safe for expats?

Israel performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Gabon?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA IL
Population 2,340,613 8,914,885
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages French Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100