Gabon

Gabonese Republic

"A Central African nation with vast rainforests and significant oil reserves along the Atlantic coast."

Middle Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Libreville

0.38°, 9.45°

Official Languages

French

Population

2.48M

Total Area

267.67K km²

Population Density

9.28 people per km²

Currency

Central African CFA franc

Fr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#139
2,484,789

Total Population+2.2%

2023
#140
68.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#126
91.0%

Urban Population

2023
#40
3.65

Fertility Rate

2023
#116
71.9%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#126
$19.4B

GDP+2.4%

2023
#91
$7.8K

GDP per Capita

2023
#29
1.2%

Inflation

2024
#173
20.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#104
38

Gini Index

2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Gabon

What is the capital of Gabon?

Gabon's capital city is Libreville.

What is the population of Gabon?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Gabon is approximately 2.48M people. This makes it the 139th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Gabon?

Gabon spans a total area of approximately 267,668 square kilometers (103,347.15 square miles).

Which continent is Gabon in?

Gabon is located in Africa, specifically within the Middle Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Gabon?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Gabon is approximately $19.39B USD. This ranks Gabon as the 126th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.