Moving to Gabon from Paraguay

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Paraguay 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 Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
GA
4.8

Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
GA
2.0t

Paraguay performs better than Gabon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
GA
0.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
GA
$19,800

Paraguay 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

PY
78.4 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
GA
28.6

Paraguay performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Libreville
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Asuncion Libreville
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.

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 Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY GA
Population 7,356,409 2,340,613
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911