Moving to Gabon from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
GA
12.5

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
GA
0.5%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
GA
28.6

Kazakhstan performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Libreville
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Astana Libreville
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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?

Kazakhstan performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Kazakhstan?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ GA
Population 19,398,331 2,340,613
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Kazakh, Russian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +241
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112