Moving to Gabon from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
GA
12.5

Lithuania 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

LT
$4,127
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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

LT
39.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
GA
2.0t

Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
GA
0.5%

Lithuania 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

LT
7.0%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
GA
$19,800

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
GA
28.6

Lithuania performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Libreville
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Vilnius Libreville
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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?

Lithuania performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Lithuania?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT GA
Population 2,683,546 2,340,613
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Lithuanian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112