Moving to Gabon from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
GA
12.5

Saint Lucia 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

LC
$1,228
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
GA
4.8

Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
GA
2.0t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
GA
0.5%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
GA
$19,800

Saint Lucia performs better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
GA
28.6

Saint Lucia 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Libreville
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Castries Libreville
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

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?

Saint Lucia performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Gabon compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC GA
Population 167,122 2,340,613
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +241
Time zones 1 1