Moving to Luxembourg from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Luxembourg. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Gabon to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
11 ↑ 57% vs 2022

people moved from Gabon to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
LU
29.9

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GA
53.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
LU
10.6t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg 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
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg 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%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Libreville Luxembourg
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Luxembourg has 38.7 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 Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Gabon?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA LU
Population 2,340,613 650,364
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112