Moving to Gabon from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
GA
12.5

Italy performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
GA
4.8

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
GA
2.0t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
GA
0.5%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
GA
$19,800

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
GA
28.6

Italy performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Libreville
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Rome Libreville
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Italy

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

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?

Italy performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT GA
Population 61,095,551 2,340,613
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Catalan, Italian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112