Moving to Gabon from Israel

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Israel to Gabon, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
14 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Israel 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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
GA
12.5

Israel performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
GA
4.8

Israel 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

IL
15.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
GA
2.0t

Israel generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.4
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
GA
0.5%

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
GA
$19,800

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
GA
28.6

Israel performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Libreville
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Jerusalem Libreville
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Israel

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter Israel.

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?

Israel performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL GA
Population 8,914,885 2,340,613
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100