Moving to Gabon from Guinea

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guinea to Gabon.

Living there in 2020
4,999 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in Guinea 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

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
GA
4.8

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GN
94.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
GA
2.0t

Guinea generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GN
0.0
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
GA
0.5%

Gabon performs significantly better than Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
GA
$19,800

Gabon generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GN
63.9 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
GA
28.6

Gabon performs significantly better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Libreville
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Conakry Libreville
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea 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.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Guinea

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gabon: 3.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gabon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Gabon performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Guinea?

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 0.2 in Guinea. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

Both Guinea and Gabon share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

GN GA
Population 13,237,832 2,340,613
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +224 +241
Time zones 1 1