Moving to North Carolina from Gabon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gabon to North Carolina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Gabon to North Carolina, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asheville averages 67°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Gabon to North Carolina, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
120 ↑ 19% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Gabon and North Carolina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

GA
15.0%
NC
33.6%

Gabon performs better than North Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

GA
72.0%
NC
88.7%

North Carolina performs significantly better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
NC
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
NC
$59,308

North Carolina performs significantly better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
NC
76.1 yrs

North Carolina performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Asheville Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
67° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Asheville
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 52°/32°F (11°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 75°/53°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 82°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Libreville Asheville
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 50°/31°F (10.2°/-0.6°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 58°/37°F (14.4°/2.9°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 75°/53°F (23.9°/11.7°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.1°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.7°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.8°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 68°/46°F (19.9°/7.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 58°/38°F (14.7°/3.1°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 49°/30°F (9.4°/-0.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States 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 North Carolina?

Working remotely from North Carolina's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Gabon and North Carolina.

How is healthcare in North Carolina compared to Gabon?

Gabon performs better than North Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in North Carolina compared to Gabon?

The average high temperature in Asheville is 67°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Asheville receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in North Carolina?

The official language in North Carolina is English. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA
Population 2,340,613 9,535,483
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911