Moving to Vanuatu from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
VU
12.5

Gabon performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
VU
1.6

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
VU
0.9t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu 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
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GA
72.0%
VU
66.0%

Gabon performs better than Vanuatu 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%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
VU
$3,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
VU
14.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in education spending.

Data: 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

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Port Vila
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Libreville Port Vila
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

Connectivity is usually fine (Vanuatu: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vanuatu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Gabon?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA VU
Population 2,340,613 308,043
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages French Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +678
Time zones 1 1