Moving to Gabon from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
GA
4.8

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
GA
2.0t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.4
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
GA
0.5%

Gabon performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
GA
28.6

Gabon performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Yemen

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

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 Yemen and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Gabon performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Yemen?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE GA
Population 30,984,689 2,340,613
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +241
Time zones 1 1