Moving to Sudan from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Gabon and Sudan 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
SD
19.6

Gabon performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
SD
0.4t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
3.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
SD
118.7%

Gabon performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
SD
$2,800

Gabon generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
SD
42.3

Gabon performs better than Sudan 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

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Khartoum
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Libreville Khartoum
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan 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 Sudan?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sudan 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 Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Gabon?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA SD
Population 2,340,613 47,958,856
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +249
Time zones 1 1