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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Gabon

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population2.59M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$21.43B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$8.26K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth68.52024 · yearsInternet use68.7%2024 · % of populationForest area91.2%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
25.3%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Gabon2023 · 25.3%
06.3312.6518.9825.31960199320252001: 10.6%2002: 12%2003: 13.1%2004: 13.8%2005: 14.3%2006: 14.5%2007: 14.4%2008: 14.3%2009: 14.4%2010: 14%2011: 13.5%2012: 13%2013: 13.1%2014: 13.3%2015: 14.1%2016: 15.3%2017: 16.4%2018: 17.5%2019: 18.6%2020: 19.7%2021: 21.3%2022: 23.5%2023: 25.3%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Gabon in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Libreville
Country code
GAB

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