Moving to Gabon from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
GA
12.5

Slovenia performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
GA
2.0t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
GA
0.5%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
GA
$19,800

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
GA
28.6

Slovenia performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Libreville
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Ljubljana Libreville
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

Slovenia performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Slovenia?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI GA
Population 2,101,208 2,340,613
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Slovene French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112