Moving to Gabon from Kansas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kansas to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 66°F in Topeka, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
550 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 Kansas.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

KS
36.8%
GA
15.0%

Gabon performs significantly better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

KS
89.5%
GA
72.0%

Kansas performs better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KS
3.4%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KS
$60,996
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

KS
76.4 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs

Kansas performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Topeka Rain: 38.9 in/yr (989 mm)
66° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Topeka Libreville
Jan–Mar 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/53°F (24°/12°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/63°F (30°/17°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/32°F (12°/0°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Topeka Libreville
Jan 39°/19°F (4.1°/-7.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 44°/23°F (6.9°/-5.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 56°/32°F (13.4°/0.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.1°/5.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 75°/53°F (24.1°/11.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (28.9°/17.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 89°/65°F (31.6°/18.6°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 80°/55°F (26.7°/13.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 67°/44°F (19.6°/6.6°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 54°/32°F (12.3°/0.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 41°/21°F (4.9°/-5.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Gabon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kansas and Gabon are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Kansas?

Gabon performs significantly better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 66°F in Topeka. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Topeka gets 38.9 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Kansas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GA
Population 2,853,118 2,340,613
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +241
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911