Moving to Gabon from Tunisia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Tunisia to Gabon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Tunisia to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Tunisia to Gabon.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Tunisia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gabon performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gabon performs significantly better than Tunisia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in literacy rate.
Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tunis | Libreville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) |
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| Month | Tunis | Libreville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) |
| Apr | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) |
| May | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) |
| Jun | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) |
| Aug | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) |
| Dec | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) |
Data:
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.
Tunisia passport holder visiting Gabon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gabon passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa FreeData: 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 Tunisia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Tunisia?
Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).
What's the weather like in Gabon compared to Tunisia?
The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.
What language do they speak in Gabon?
The official language in Gabon is French. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.
