Gabon GDP (2026)
LiveGabon has a resource-based economy where oil production, mining, forestry, and services contribute significantly to national output. Rich natural resources and relatively high income levels distinguish the country within Central Africa. This page reviews Gabon GDP data, historical performance, and economic conditions in 2026.
Gabon GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Gabon's GDP in 2026 is $23.36B.
It ranks #131 among 218 countries.
Gabon contributes 0.02% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $9,918 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.70% in 2026.
Gabon GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $23,363,000,000 | 2.70% | $9,918 | 0.02% | #130 |
| 2025 | $21,624,000,000 | 2.50% | $9,376 | 0.02% | #131 |
| 2024 | $20,900,000,000 | 3.40% | $9,258 | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2023 | $20,059,000,000 | 2.40% | $9,079 | 0.02% | #125 |
| 2022 | $20,485,000,000 | 3.00% | $9,478 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2021 | $19,455,000,000 | 1.50% | $9,114 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2020 | $15,364,000,000 | -1.80% | $7,289 | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2019 | $16,875,000,000 | 3.80% | $8,111 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2018 | $16,830,000,000 | 0.90% | $8,199 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2017 | $14,924,000,000 | 0.50% | $7,370 | 0.02% | #125 |
| 2016 | $14,020,000,000 | 2.10% | $7,082 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2015 | $14,385,000,000 | 3.90% | $7,453 | 0.02% | #126 |
| 2014 | $18,209,000,000 | 4.40% | $9,747 | 0.02% | #117 |
| 2013 | $17,596,000,000 | 5.50% | $9,761 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2012 | $17,181,000,000 | 5.30% | $9,903 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2011 | $18,207,000,000 | 7.10% | $10,893 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2010 | $14,384,000,000 | 7.40% | $8,933 | 0.02% | #115 |
| 2009 | $12,188,000,000 | -1.20% | $7,857 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2008 | $15,570,000,000 | -3.00% | $10,418 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2007 | $12,457,000,000 | 6.50% | $8,652 | 0.02% | #115 |
| 2006 | $10,164,000,000 | -3.60% | $7,271 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2005 | $9,468,000,000 | 3.90% | $6,943 | 0.02% | #117 |
| 2004 | $7,767,000,000 | 0.70% | $5,838 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2003 | $6,510,000,000 | 2.20% | $5,016 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2002 | $5,332,000,000 | -0.20% | $4,210 | 0.02% | #121 |
| 2001 | $5,023,000,000 | 2.10% | $4,066 | 0.01% | #122 |
| 2000 | $5,397,000,000 | -1.90% | $4,477 | 0.02% | #117 |
| 1999 | $4,966,000,000 | -8.90% | $4,223 | 0.01% | #117 |
| 1998 | $4,774,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,162 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1997 | $5,673,000,000 | 5.70% | $5,068 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 1996 | $6,064,000,000 | 3.60% | $5,553 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1995 | $5,281,000,000 | 5.00% | $4,957 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 1994 | $4,463,000,000 | 3.70% | $4,294 | 0.02% | #108 |
| 1993 | $5,757,000,000 | 3.90% | $5,678 | 0.02% | #97 |
| 1992 | $5,955,000,000 | -3.10% | $6,016 | 0.02% | #91 |
| 1991 | $5,754,000,000 | 6.10% | $5,993 | 0.02% | #84 |
| 1990 | $6,339,000,000 | 5.10% | $6,816 | 0.03% | #80 |
| 1989 | $4,458,000,000 | 15.40% | $4,899 | 0.02% | #90 |
| 1988 | $4,079,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,581 | 0.02% | #95 |
| 1987 | $3,699,000,000 | -15.40% | $4,246 | 0.02% | #94 |
| 1986 | $4,889,000,000 | -2.10% | $5,735 | 0.03% | #85 |
| 1985 | $3,736,000,000 | 5.80% | $4,478 | 0.03% | #93 |
| 1984 | $3,547,000,000 | 4.90% | $4,346 | 0.03% | #92 |
| 1983 | $3,689,000,000 | 2.00% | $4,619 | 0.03% | #88 |
| 1982 | $3,853,000,000 | 4.10% | $4,931 | 0.03% | #88 |
| 1981 | $4,111,000,000 | -4.00% | $5,377 | 0.04% | #86 |
| 1980 | $4,559,000,000 | 0.00% | $6,094 | 0.04% | #81 |
Gabon GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $24,185,000,000 | 2.80% | $10,050 | 0.02% | #126 |
| 2028 | $25,231,000,000 | 2.80% | $10,262 | 0.02% | #129 |
| 2029 | $26,416,000,000 | 2.80% | $10,516 | 0.02% | #130 |
| 2030 | $27,640,000,000 | 2.80% | $10,771 | 0.02% | #130 |
| 2031 | $28,906,000,000 | 2.90% | $11,027 | 0.02% | #130 |
Gabon Economy Overview
Gabon has a resource-rich economy where oil production remains the largest contributor to GDP, exports, and government revenue. The country also produces manganese, timber, gold, and other minerals that strengthen industrial output. Forestry remains an important sector because of Gabon's extensive rainforest resources.
Services such as banking, transportation, retail, telecommunications, and construction contribute significantly to domestic economic activity. Government initiatives continue to promote manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, and sustainable forestry to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons.
Gabon GDP Outlook
Gabonโs future performance will remain influenced by oil production, manganese mining, timber exports, and public investment. Sustainable forestry, mineral processing, agriculture, tourism, and natural gas could reduce reliance on crude petroleum. Improved ports, roads, electricity, and local manufacturing may support private-sector development. Oil-price volatility, governance concerns, public debt, unemployment, limited competition, environmental pressures, and slow diversification remain major economic challenges.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $23,363,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Gabon's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.70%.
GDP per capita in Gabon is approximately $9,918 in 2026.
Gabon ranks #131 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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