Moving to Uzbekistan from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Uzbekistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GA
53.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
UZ
4.1t

Gabon performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
3.4
UZ
26.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
UZ
121.8%

Gabon generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

TashkentRain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsLibrevilleTashkent
Jan–Mar86°/75°F (30°/24°C)49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun84°/74°F (29°/23°C)81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep81°/72°F (27°/22°C)91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec83°/74°F (28°/23°C)58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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MonthLibrevilleTashkent
Jan85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gabon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

With 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Gabon?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA UZ
Population2,340,61331,104,937
CurrencyCFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
LanguagesFrenchRussian, Uzbek
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+241+998
Time zones11
Emergency number112