Moving to Gabon from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
GA
12.5

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
GA
4.8

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
GA
2.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
GA
0.5%

Gabon performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
GA
28.6

Gabon performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Libreville
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Islamabad Libreville
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Pakistan and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Pakistan performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in health coverage index. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK GA
Population 242,923,845 2,340,613
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Urdu French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15