Gabon
Country statistics · 1990–present
Gabon at a Glance
Gabon is home to 2.5 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $10,516, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 68.5 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 2.5 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 27.1 and a death rate of 6.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 20.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 53,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Gabon is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $26 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $10,516 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.8% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 68.5 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $253 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 88.9% (2021), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 68.7% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access.