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Gabon

Middle Africa, Africa

Forest %
#3of 194 countries

91.2%

World Bank 2021

About the size of New Zealand

267.7K km² against 268.8K km². Total area, REST Countries.

115% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Forest %91.2%. World Bank 2021.3 of 194Renewables %91.3%. World Bank 2021.4 of 192Unemployment %20.2%. World Bank 2023.6 of 179

Lowest rankings

Health % GDP3.1% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.175 of 193Farmland %1.3%. World Bank 2021.171 of 191Education % GDP2.3% of GDP. World Bank / UNESCO 2021.155 of 176

Neighbours

CameroonCapital: YaoundéRepublic of the CongoCapital: BrazzavilleEquatorial GuineaCapital: Ciudad de la Paz

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Gabon, in short

What is the capital of Gabon?

The capital of Gabon is Libreville. Libreville is the seat of national government for Gabon, a country in Middle Africa.

What is the population of Gabon?

Gabon has a population of about 2.5 million people, the 143rd largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Gabon?

Gabon covers 267,668 square kilometers (103,347 square miles), making Gabon the 77th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Gabon?

Gabon borders 3 countries: Cameroon, Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea.

What is the life expectancy in Gabon?

Life expectancy at birth in Gabon is 68.3 years, the 163rd highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Gabon in?

Gabon is in Africa, in the Middle Africa region. Gabon is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.