Moving to Slovenia from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Gabon to Slovenia.

Moved in 2021
1

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

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
SI
5.8

Slovenia 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
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
SI
33.3

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
SI
6.3t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Slovenia 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
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia 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%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
SI
$48,100

Slovenia 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
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
SI
1.5

Slovenia 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

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Libreville Ljubljana
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Gabon?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA SI
Population 2,340,613 2,101,208
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112