wildlife
Gabon is thought to hold Africa's largest population of forest elephants, estimated to make up more than half of the species' remaining numbers.
Gabon
Gabonese Republic
Population, GDP, and key facts about Gabon — updated for 2026.
Capital · LIBREVILLEContinent · AFRICAISO · GAB
Gabon quick facts
- Population
- 2,538,952
- Area
- 267,670 km²
- Population density
- 10 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 20.9 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 8.2K
- Capital
- Libreville
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr, XAF)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 247.4/month · Fr 150,000/month (2024)
- Language
- French
Gabon at human scale
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Fossil fuels · 65%Renewables · 35%
- Natural gas44%
- Hydropower35%
- Oil20%
- Bioenergy0%
Share of Gabon's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Gabon
nature
Gabon has set aside about 11% of its territory as national parks, and its coastline is one of the last places on Earth where forest elephants and hippos wander onto ocean beaches.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Gabon
What is the capital of Gabon?
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
What is Gabon's population?
Gabon has a population of 2,538,952.
What is Gabon's GDP per capita?
Gabon's GDP per capita is US$ 8.2K.
What is the currency of Gabon?
The currency of Gabon is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
What is the minimum wage in Gabon?
Gabon's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 247.4 per month (as of 2024) — Fr 150,000 per month in local currency.
Is Gabon bigger than Botswana?
Botswana is about 2.2× the size of Gabon by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.