Moving to Gabon from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
GA
12.5

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MD
40.2
GA
5.2

Moldova generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MD
58.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than Moldova across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MD
29.6
GA
4.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MD
12.6%
GA
0.5%

Moldova generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
1.5%
GA
20.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$8,622
GA
$8,263

Moldova generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MD
71.3 yrs
GA
68.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
15.1
GA
25.9

Moldova performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State tax Service (2016), General Direction of Taxes (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Moldova

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

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 4.7 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?

Moldova performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Moldova?

Moldova generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 40.2 in Moldova. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD GA
Population 2,360,527 2,593,130
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Romanian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +373 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —