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Gabon

04:54:14 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Libreville · UTC+01:00
🌤️ 27.3°C · Mainly clear · 💧 75% · 💨 19.6 km/h
GA GAB Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Gabon Country Statistics

Explore Gabon population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Gabon.

Gabon Population

The population of Gabon is 2,593,130 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.11%.

Gabon GDP

The total GDP of Gabon is $21.43B in the latest available data.

Gabon GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Gabon is 2.47%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Gabon GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Gabon is $8,263 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Gabon Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Gabon.

  • Birth rate 27.13
  • Death rate 6.23
  • Life expectancy 68.5 years
  • Population growth 2.11%

Gabon Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Gabon.

  • Literacy rate 88.9%
  • Internet users 68.7%

Gabon Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Gabon.

  • Inflation 1.77%
  • Unemployment 20.2%

Gabon Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Gabon.

  • Renewable energy 91.3%
  • Energy consumption 2,041.87
  • CO₂ emissions 2.0475
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Gabon.

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Population
2,593,130
reference year 2025
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GDP
$21.43B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$8,263
per person
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GDP Growth
2.47%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
68.5
years
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Internet Users
68.7%
of population
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Literacy Rate
88.9%
literacy
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Inflation
1.77%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 27.13
Death Rate 6.23
Population Growth 2.11%
Poverty Rate 33.4%
Unemployment 20.2%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Upper middle income
Agricultural Land 8.4%
Renewable Energy 91.3%
Energy Consumption 2,041.87
CO₂ Emissions 2.0475
EDUCATION DATA

Gabon Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Gabon.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 7.7% (2003)
Education Expenditure 2.3% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Gabon Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Gabon.

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International Tourist Arrivals 269K 2005
Data Year 2005
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Gabon Banking Information

Central banking information for Gabon.

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Central Bank Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Gabon
ISO Code GA
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Gabon Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Gabon.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Gabon.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Gabon from 2000 onward.

Population 2,593,130 people · 2025
GDP Growth 2.47 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 8,263 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 1.77 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 3.13 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 27.13 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 2.047 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 2,593,130 2.47 8,263 1.77 — — —
2024 2,538,952 3.39 8,230 1.17 — 27.13 2.047
2023 2,484,789 2.44 7,803 3.63 3.13 27.67 2.061
2022 2,430,747 3.04 8,409 4.23 2.89 28.30 2.297
2021 2,376,722 1.47 8,181 1.09 2.79 28.94 2.257
2020 2,322,539 -1.84 6,606 1.35 3.44 29.54 2.380
2019 2,267,706 3.92 7,441 2.46 2.77 30.15 2.493
2018 2,212,318 0.84 7,624 4.75 2.75 30.54 2.446
2017 2,156,900 0.47 6,922 2.65 2.78 30.77 2.665
2016 2,100,306 2.09 6,677 2.11 3.11 30.98 3.123
2015 2,040,989 3.88 7,047 -0.34 2.66 31.09 3.156
2014 1,978,399 4.31 9,201 4.69 2.53 31.38 3.168
2013 1,913,059 5.64 9,198 0.51 2.84 31.92 3.177
2012 1,846,889 5.25 9,297 2.65 2.42 32.49 3.189
2011 1,781,985 7.09 10,219 1.26 2.56 33.01 3.266
2010 1,719,879 7.09 8,357 1.46 2.48 33.03 3.464
2009 1,661,556 0.13 7,291 1.89 3.78 32.87 3.280
2008 1,607,175 -3.31 9,689 5.26 2.85 32.62 3.434
2007 1,556,237 6.01 8,004 5.03 3.08 32.59 3.326
2006 1,508,337 -2.81 6,847 -1.41 3.15 32.61 3.784
2005 1,463,495 2.68 6,548 3.71 2.92 32.68 4.367
2004 1,421,609 0.69 5,466 0.41 3.36 32.75 4.660
2003 1,382,350 2.25 4,711 2.24 3.54 32.87 5.311
2002 1,345,135 -0.25 3,966 0.04 3.33 33.08 4.811
2001 1,309,589 2.14 3,836 2.14 3.15 33.23 5.147
2000 1,275,572 -1.88 3,983 0.50 2.90 33.43 5.177
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Gabon

Capital Libreville
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code GAB
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