Moving to Gabon from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Western Sahara.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
GA
$19,800

Gabon performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
GA
28.6

Gabon performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gabon?

From major Gabon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Gabon are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH GA
Population 652,271 2,340,613
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +2 +241
Time zones 1 1