Moving to Gabon from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uzbekistan to Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Uzbekistan and Gabon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
GA
12.5

Uzbekistan performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
GA
4.8

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
GA
3.4
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
GA
0.5%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
GA
$19,800

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
GA
28.6

Uzbekistan performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

TashkentRain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentLibreville
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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MonthTashkentLibreville
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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?

With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Uzbekistan and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ GA
Population31,104,9372,340,613
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekFrench
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+998+241
Time zones11
Emergency number112