Rank #70 by World Population
🇬🇦Gabon
Gabon has a population of 2,484,789, ranking #70 in the world. The capital is Libreville. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Upper middle income
2,484,789
Population
#70
World Rank
68.3
Life Expectancy
$7,803
GDP Per Capita
Gabon, #70 by world population
Gabon Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Gabon had a population of 512,316 in 1960 and 2,538,952 in 2024, a 5.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 2,538,952 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.53%.
2,538,952
Population (2024)
512,316
Population (1960)
2,538,952
Peak (2024)
2.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 512,316 |
| 1961 | 518,266 |
| 1962 | 524,649 |
| 1963 | 531,452 |
| 1964 | 538,657 |
| 1965 | 546,308 |
| 1966 | 554,463 |
| 1967 | 563,108 |
| 1968 | 572,257 |
| 1969 | 583,276 |
| 1970 | 595,846 |
| 1971 | 608,348 |
| 1972 | 620,960 |
| 1973 | 633,995 |
| 1974 | 647,691 |
| 1975 | 662,197 |
| 1976 | 677,628 |
| 1977 | 693,984 |
| 1978 | 711,245 |
| 1979 | 729,375 |
| 1980 | 748,389 |
| 1981 | 768,385 |
| 1982 | 789,286 |
| 1983 | 811,005 |
| 1984 | 833,501 |
| 1985 | 856,726 |
| 1986 | 880,705 |
| 1987 | 905,479 |
| 1988 | 931,020 |
| 1989 | 957,138 |
| 1990 | 983,734 |
| 1991 | 1,010,818 |
| 1992 | 1,038,380 |
| 1993 | 1,066,405 |
| 1994 | 1,094,720 |
| 1995 | 1,123,213 |
| 1996 | 1,152,015 |
| 1997 | 1,181,439 |
| 1998 | 1,211,736 |
| 1999 | 1,243,016 |
| 2000 | 1,275,572 |
| 2001 | 1,309,589 |
| 2002 | 1,345,135 |
| 2003 | 1,382,350 |
| 2004 | 1,421,609 |
| 2005 | 1,463,495 |
| 2006 | 1,508,337 |
| 2007 | 1,556,237 |
| 2008 | 1,607,175 |
| 2009 | 1,661,556 |
| 2010 | 1,719,879 |
| 2011 | 1,781,985 |
| 2012 | 1,846,889 |
| 2013 | 1,913,059 |
| 2014 | 1,978,399 |
| 2015 | 2,040,989 |
| 2016 | 2,100,306 |
| 2017 | 2,156,900 |
| 2018 | 2,212,318 |
| 2019 | 2,267,706 |
| 2020 | 2,322,539 |
| 2021 | 2,376,722 |
| 2022 | 2,430,747 |
| 2023 | 2,484,789 |
| 2024 | 2,538,952 |
Demographics
| Population | 2,484,789 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.20% |
| Urban Population | 91.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.65 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 68.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 26.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 88.9% |
Economy & Trade
$7,803
GDP Per Capita
20.2%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
91.5%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
3.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.52
Physicians per 1,000
2.3%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
88.9%
Literacy Rate
26.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
94.1%
Electricity Access
67.7%
Internet Users
132
Mobile Subs per 100
9.6
People per km2
987
Net Migration
Environment
91.2%
Forest Area
Gabon Climate
Gabon has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F) and receives about 2729 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.4°C
Avg Temp
2729
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 236 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 222 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 344 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 324 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 245 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 36 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 7 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 17 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 122 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 421 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 469 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 286 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gabon
The most comfortable months to visit Gabon are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 22°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Gabon in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon has a population of 2,484,789, ranking #70 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.20%.
Life expectancy in Gabon is 68.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 26.9 per 1,000 live births.
Gabon's GDP per capita is $7,803. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
91.6% of Gabon's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 9.6 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Gabon is 88.9%. The country spends 2.3% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Gabon are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Gabon has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C and about 2729 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 2,484,789 residents, Gabon is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.2% a year.
GDP per capita is about $7,803 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 68.3 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 3.6 births per woman, and 91.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.