Moving to Gabon from India

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IN
$346
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
GA
4.8

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IN
83.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than India 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

IN
2.4
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
GA
0.5%

Gabon generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
67.2 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
GA
28.6

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Libreville
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Delhi Libreville
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting India

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

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 India across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to India?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in suicide rate. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 7.3 in India. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN GA
Population 1,389,637,446 2,340,613
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +91 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112