Moving to Gabon from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Gabon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Gabon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gabon performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Gabon performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Gabon generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.
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
Zimbabwe generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Libreville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Libreville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) |
Meteorological Services DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Gabon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gabon passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Gabon has 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Gabon safe for expats?
Gabon performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Gabon compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Gabon?
The official language in Gabon is French. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Gabon
At a Glance
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GA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 2,340,613 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | French |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +241 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | — |