Moving to Gabon from Utah

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Utah to Gabon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Utah to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 64°F in Salt Lake City, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Utah to Gabon, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
550 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Gabon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Gabon?

Top countries of origin for Gabon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Utah to Gabon.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

UT
32.3%
GA
15.0%

Gabon performs significantly better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

UT
92.9%
GA
72.0%

Utah performs better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UT
3.5%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UT
$66,207
GA
$19,800

Utah performs better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

UT
78.6 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs

Utah performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Salt Lake City Rain: 16.1 in/yr (409 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salt Lake City Libreville
Jan–Mar 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Salt Lake City Libreville
Jan 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Gabon. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Utah?

Gabon performs significantly better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 64°F in Salt Lake City. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Salt Lake City gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

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At a Glance

GA
Population 2,763,885 2,340,613
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +241
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911