Moving to Gabon from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 72°F in Atlanta, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Georgia to Gabon, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
550 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Gabon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Gabon?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

GA
37.0%
GA
15.0%

Gabon performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

GA
89.5%
GA
72.0%

Georgia performs better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
3.3%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$61,706
GA
$19,800

Georgia performs better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
75.6 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs

Georgia performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Atlanta Libreville
Jan–Mar 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Atlanta Libreville
Jan 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gabon?

Working remotely from Gabon's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Georgia and Gabon.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Georgia?

Gabon performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Georgia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GA
Population 9,687,653 2,340,613
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +241
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911