Moving to Jordan from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°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 Jordan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
JO
13.6

Gabon performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
JO
25.1

Jordan 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
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
JO
2.1t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Jordan 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
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
JO
102.5%

Jordan 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%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
JO
$9,400

Jordan 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
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
JO
13.9

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in education spending.

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

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Amman
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Libreville Amman
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Jordan 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 Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 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 Jordan safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Gabon?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA JO
Population 2,340,613 10,998,531
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911