Moving to Gabon from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
GA
12.5

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RS
45.0
GA
53.0

Serbia 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

RS
29.3
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
GA
0.5%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
GA
$19,800

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
GA
28.6

Serbia performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Libreville
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Belgrade Libreville
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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?

Serbia performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Serbia?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS GA
Population 6,739,471 2,340,613
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Serbian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112