Moving to Gabon from Lebanon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lebanon to Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Lebanon to Gabon.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Lebanon to Gabon, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,511 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in Lebanon 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

How Lebanon and Gabon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
GA
12.5

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
GA
4.8

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LB
59.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
GA
2.0t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.6
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
GA
0.5%

Lebanon 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

LB
11.6%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
GA
$19,800

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
GA
28.6

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Libreville
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Beirut Libreville
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Lebanon and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

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At a Glance

LB GA
Population 5,296,814 2,340,613
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112