Moving to Gabon from Minnesota

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Minnesota to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Minnesota to Gabon, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
550 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MN
33.9%
GA
15.0%

Gabon performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MN
91.0%
GA
72.0%

Minnesota performs better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
4.3%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$68,478
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
79.1 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs

Minnesota performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint Paul Rain: 28.5 in/yr (724 mm)
56° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint Paul Libreville
Jan–Mar 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Saint Paul Libreville
Jan 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Gabon. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Minnesota?

Gabon performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Minnesota, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GA
Population 5,303,925 2,340,613
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +241
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911