MigrantoImmigrants in Gabon
437.9K foreign-born residents — the #83 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Gabon.
Gabon is a primary destination for emigrants from Equatorial Guinea
Gabon attracts 69% of all emigrants from Equatorial Guinea, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
20% of the population growth of Gabon since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 6 residents of Gabon is foreign-born — 437.9K out of 2.5M, representing 17.2% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 124824 |
| 1995 | 166930 |
| 2000 | 208806 |
| 2005 | 227704 |
| 2010 | 263724 |
| 2015 | 368751 |
| 2020 | 405666 |
| 2024 | 437888 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Equatorial Guinea | Mali | Benin | Cameroon | Senegal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Gabon as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Gabon
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Gabon?
Around 437.9K foreign-born residents live in Gabon, making it the #83-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Gabon changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Gabon has grown from 368.8K to 437.9K people, a growth of about 19%.
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