Moving to Gabon from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Gabon. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
GA
12.5

Luxembourg 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

LU
$8,808
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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

LU
13.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
GA
2.0t

Luxembourg 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

LU
38.7
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
GA
0.5%

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
GA
$19,800

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
GA
28.6

Luxembourg performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Libreville
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Luxembourg Libreville
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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?

Luxembourg performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Luxembourg?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU GA
Population 650,364 2,340,613
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112