Moving to Gabon from Mississippi

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mississippi to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

Get free moving quotes to Gabon

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

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

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

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

MS
41.9%
GA
15.0%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

MS
82.0%
GA
72.0%

Mississippi 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

MS
3.1%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
GA
$19,800

Mississippi 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

MS
71.9 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs

Mississippi 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.

Jackson Rain: 54.3 in/yr (1380 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jackson Libreville
Jan–Mar 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
View all months
Month Jackson Libreville
Jan 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°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?

Working remotely from Gabon's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mississippi and Gabon.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Mississippi?

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

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

Share this

At a Glance

GA
Population 2,967,297 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