Moving to Gabon from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
GA
12.5

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
GA
4.8

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
GA
2.0t

Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
GA
0.5%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
GA
$19,800

Kuwait 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

KW
79.1 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
GA
28.6

Kuwait performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Libreville
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Kuwait City Libreville
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gabon: 3.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gabon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Kuwait performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW GA
Population 3,068,155 2,340,613
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112