MigrantoGabonese Diaspora
61.2K Gabonese live abroad — the #161 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 91% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 36785 |
| Mali | 15565 |
| Republic of Congo | 3125 |
| Cameroon | 1363 |
| Togo | 910 |
| Portugal | 728 |
| Italy | 662 |
| South Africa | 652 |
| Chad | 455 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 331 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 192 |
| Mauritania | 97 |
| Luxembourg | 94 |
| Guinea | 68 |
| Australia | 57 |
| Denmark | 16 |
| Finland | 16 |
| Norway | 12 |
| Bulgaria | 11 |
| Hungary | 8 |
| Cape Verde | 7 |
| Greece | 5 |
| Costa Rica | 1 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 63%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Gabon.
France is the primary destination for emigrants
France attracts 60% of all emigrants from Gabon, while the second-largest destination receives just 25%.
France is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to France has increased by 57% since 2015, rising from 23.5K to 36.8K in 9 years.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
4 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland — Luxembourg rose from outside the top 20 to rank #13.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 14265 |
| 1995 | 16602 |
| 2000 | 19695 |
| 2005 | 39376 |
| 2010 | 36042 |
| 2015 | 43401 |
| 2020 | 54053 |
| 2024 | 61160 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | France | Mali | Republic of Congo | Cameroon | Togo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7841 | 4463 | 970 | 0 | 430 |
| 1995 | 9433 | 4670 | 1121 | 0 | 484 |
| 2000 | 12004 | 4279 | 1572 | 0 | 545 |
| 2005 | 17406 | 17532 | 1000 | 1061 | 613 |
| 2010 | 19836 | 9603 | 2380 | 845 | 796 |
| 2015 | 23500 | 11817 | 3163 | 1055 | 896 |
| 2020 | 31774 | 13867 | 3141 | 1228 | 903 |
| 2024 | 36785 | 15565 | 3125 | 1363 | 910 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Gabon as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Gabon
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Gabonese move to?
Most Gabonese have moved to France, Mali and Republic of Congo — these three countries account for about 91% of all Gabonese living abroad.
How many Gabonese live abroad?
Around 61.2K Gabonese live abroad, making it the #161-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Gabon lives abroad?
About 2% of the population of Gabon lives abroad — that's 61.2K out of a total population of 2.5M.
How has emigration from Gabon changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Gabon has grown from 43.4K to 61.2K people, a growth of about 41%.
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