Moving to Gabon from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Nepal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
GA
4.8

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NP
76.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
GA
2.0t

Nepal generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
GA
3.4
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
GA
0.5%

Gabon generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
GA
$19,800

Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NP
72.4 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
GA
28.6

Nepal generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

KathmanduRain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77°/53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsKathmanduLibreville
Jan–Mar69°/40°F (21°/4°C)86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun82°/59°F (28°/15°C)84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep82°/67°F (28°/19°C)81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec73°/46°F (23°/8°C)83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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MonthKathmanduLibreville
Jan64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Gabon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

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?

Gabon performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Nepal?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in suicide rate. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.

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At a Glance

NP GA
Population30,666,5982,340,613
CurrencyNepalese Rupee (NPR)CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
LanguagesNepaliFrench
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+977+241
Time zones11
Emergency number100