Moving to Western Sahara from Gabon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Gabon to Western Sahara — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Gabon to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gabon to Western Sahara.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
EH
$2,500

Gabon performs better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
EH
47.9

Gabon performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

Usually fine from major cities in Western Sahara. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA EH
Population 2,340,613 652,271
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages French Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +2
Time zones 1 1