MigrantoImmigrants in Gabon
437.9K foreigners live in Gabon — 17% of the country's population
Immigrants in Gabon by country
The 3 largest groups make up 48% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | 94354 |
| Mali | 59837 |
| Benin | 56627 |
| Cameroon | 54949 |
| Senegal | 33087 |
| Nigeria | 25938 |
| Togo | 24966 |
| Republic of Congo | 17698 |
| France | 17428 |
| DR Congo | 9660 |
| Burkina Faso | 7582 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 7058 |
| Ghana | 6900 |
| Guinea | 5396 |
| Chad | 4904 |
| Ivory Coast | 3679 |
| Lebanon | 2710 |
| Angola | 1199 |
| Morocco | 774 |
| USA | 594 |
| Belgium | 541 |
| China | 371 |
| Canada | 314 |
| Tunisia | 241 |
| Rwanda | 226 |
| South Korea | 208 |
| Burundi | 179 |
| North Korea | 171 |
| Algeria | 117 |
| Germany | 93 |
| Japan | 31 |
| Syria | 29 |
| Israel | 15 |
| South Africa | 12 |
By region of origin
95% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Gabon in numbers
69% of all emigrants from Equatorial Guinea live in Gabon
No other country has more people born in Equatorial Guinea.
Immigration drives population growth
20% of the population growth of Gabon since 1990 came from immigrants.
1 in 6 residents of Gabon was born abroad
437.9K of 2.5M residents were born abroad — 17.2% of the population.
Immigrant population in Gabon over time
Foreigners living in Gabon, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 124824 |
| 1995 | 166930 |
| 2000 | 208806 |
| 2005 | 227704 |
| 2010 | 263724 |
| 2015 | 368751 |
| 2020 | 405666 |
| 2024 | 437888 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Gabon, by year
| Year | Equatoguineans | Malians | Beninese | Cameroonians | Senegalese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26892 | 17055 | 16141 | 15661 | 9431 |
| 1995 | 35966 | 22807 | 21584 | 20944 | 12612 |
| 2000 | 44984 | 28529 | 26999 | 26199 | 15776 |
| 2005 | 49009 | 31083 | 29417 | 28544 | 17189 |
| 2010 | 56815 | 36033 | 34101 | 33089 | 19925 |
| 2015 | 79434 | 50384 | 47682 | 46269 | 27861 |
| 2020 | 87411 | 55434 | 52460 | 50906 | 30652 |
| 2024 | 94354 | 59837 | 56627 | 54949 | 33087 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Gabon
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Gabon
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Gabon?
Around 437.9K immigrants live in Gabon — the world's #83 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Gabon are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 17% of the population of Gabon — that's 437.9K out of a total population of 2.5M.
Where do most immigrants in Gabon come from?
Most immigrants in Gabon come from Equatorial Guinea, Mali and Benin — these three countries account for about 48% of all immigrants.
How many Equatoguineans live in Gabon?
Around 94.4K Equatoguineans live in Gabon — about 22% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Gabon growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Gabon has grown from 368.8K to 437.9K, about 19%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Gabon come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Gabon. Their children born in Gabon are not included.
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