MigrantoLiving in Gabon
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Key insights on migration trends, cost of living, visas, economy, and quality of life in Gabon
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Cost of livingFCFA 109,000/mo · typical spend
Migration trends
Gabon is a destination within its region, home to about 437.9K foreign-born residents — roughly 17% of the population — drawn largely from neighboring states. Equatorial Guinea (94.4K), Mali, and Benin lead the origins, with no single country dominating, and the immigrant community has grown 19% over the past decade. Its own diaspora of 61.2K is small and centered on France.
Immigrants437.9K · foreign-born residents
Diaspora61.2K · Gabonese abroad
Trends+376.7K · more arrive than leave
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