Moving to Gabon from North Carolina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from North Carolina to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 67°F in Asheville, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from North Carolina to Gabon.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to North Carolina.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

NC
33.6%
GA
15.0%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

NC
88.7%
GA
72.0%

North Carolina 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

NC
3.4%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NC
$59,308
GA
$19,800

North Carolina 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

NC
76.1 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs

North Carolina 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.

Asheville Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
67° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asheville Libreville
Jan–Mar 52°/32°F (11°/0°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/53°F (24°/12°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Asheville Libreville
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 50°/31°F (10.2°/-0.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 58°/37°F (14.4°/2.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 75°/53°F (23.9°/11.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.1°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.7°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.8°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 68°/46°F (19.9°/7.9°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.7°/3.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 49°/30°F (9.4°/-0.9°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?

From major Gabon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Carolina and Gabon are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to North Carolina?

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

What's the weather like in Gabon compared to North Carolina?

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 67°F in Asheville. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asheville gets 37.0 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

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At a Glance

GA
Population 9,535,483 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