Moving to Gabon from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Georgia to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
GA
4.8

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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

GE
69.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
GA
0.5%

Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
GA
28.6

Georgia performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Libreville
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Tbilisi Libreville
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Georgia

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gabon has 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Gabon performs significantly better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

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At a Glance

GE GA
Population 4,935,518 2,340,613
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Georgian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +241
Time zones 1 1