Population of Gabon

As of May 2026, the population of Gabon is 2.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 48 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.91%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 21.3 years in 2016 to 22 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 67.6 years and population density is 10 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Gabon peaked in 2011, reaching around 3.56% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.88% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 65.76 thousand in 2013 to nearly 48.45 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Gabon, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 62.4 years in 2006 to 67.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Gabon

The cities of Gabon are mostly small, but 3 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Libreville, Estuaire, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 846.1 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime with 164 thousand and Franceville, Haut-Ogooué with 132.9 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Gabon: