Gabon Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Gabon's net migration was 1,116 in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Gabon's net migration stood at 1,116 in 2025, a rise of +11 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 943 by 2026. Gabon ranked 155th globally.
Gabon's net migration has risen modestly to 1,116.00 in 2025, placing the country at 155th in the world according to the World Bank. After a long period of zero net migration from the earliest recorded year in 1960 through a trough in 1968, the inflow of people accelerated, reaching an all‑time peak of 19,973.00 in 2012 before settling to current levels. Over the 66‑year coverage span, the upward trajectory reflects gradual diversification of the labor market and modest improvements in living standards that have begun to attract migrants, albeit at a far lower magnitude than the 2012 high. By comparison, neighboring peer Costa Rica records a net migration of 1,000.00, while Georgia is slightly higher at 1,283.00, underscoring that Gabon's recent figures are within the regional range of small‑to‑medium inflows. Continued investment in infrastructure and economic diversification could sustain the modest rise, whereas adverse shocks to the oil‑dependent economy might reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 812 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 877 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 943 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,116 | +11 | #155 |
| 2024 | 1,105 | +118 | #150 |
| 2023 | 987 | +0 | #138 |
| 2022 | 987 | −516 | #130 |
| 2021 | 1,503 | −3 | #148 |
| 2020 | 1,506 | −727 | #146 |
| 2019 | 2,233 | −653 | #146 |
| 2018 | 2,886 | −1,127 | #135 |
| 2017 | 4,013 | −3,385 | #144 |
| 2016 | 7,398 | −4,643 | #149 |
| 2015 | 12,041 | −4,524 | #169 |
| 2014 | 16,565 | −3,022 | #171 |
| 2013 | 19,587 | −386 | #170 |
| 2012 | 19,973 | +1,006 | #176 |
| 2011 | 18,967 | +1,693 | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's net migration was 1,116 in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Gabon's net migration peaked at 19,973 in 2012.
The lowest net migration in Gabon was 0 in 1960.
Gabon ranks 155th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's net migration is projected to reach 943 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Gabon in 2025 was 1,116. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_net-migration,
title = {Gabon Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}