Moving to Serbia from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
RS
7.4

Serbia 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
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
5.2
RS
31.0

Serbia 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
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Gabon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
4.7
RS
33.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
RS
5.7%

Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.1%
RS
7.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$8,263
RS
$15,262

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GA
68.5 yrs
RS
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
25.9
RS
4.6

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

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Direction of Taxes (2016), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017). How we calculate this

Weather in Serbia vs Gabon

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Belgrade
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Libreville Belgrade
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Can you move from Gabon to Serbia?

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Serbia 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 Serbia?

With 33.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Serbia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Gabon and Serbia.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Gabon?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 5.2 in Gabon. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA RS
Population 2,593,130 6,549,143
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages French Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112