Gabon GDP Per Capita (2026)
Gabon has a resource-rich Central African economy supported by oil, mining, forestry, services, construction, and trade. GDP per capita provides a particularly useful measure because substantial resource-based economic output is generated within a relatively small population. Explore Gabon’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, resource-related changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$9,918
Est. in USD
World Rank
#92
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.8%
+$542
Africa Rank
#3
Out of 54 countries
1. Gabon GDP Per Capita in 2026
Gabon’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with petroleum, minerals, and forestry contributing significantly to national output. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s relatively small population provides a useful basis for international comparison. The indicator helps show how natural-resource wealth translates into economic output on a per-person basis.
2. Gabon GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Gabon GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,918 | +5.8% |
| 2025 | $9,376 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $9,258 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $9,079 | -4.2% |
| 2022 | $9,478 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | $9,114 | +25.0% |
| 2020 | $7,289 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | $8,111 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | $8,199 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | $7,370 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $7,082 | -5.0% |
| 2015 | $7,453 | -23.5% |
| 2014 | $9,747 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | $9,761 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | $9,903 | -9.1% |
| 2011 | $10,893 | +21.9% |
| 2010 | $8,933 | +13.7% |
| 2009 | $7,857 | -24.6% |
| 2008 | $10,418 | +20.4% |
| 2007 | $8,652 | +19.0% |
| 2006 | $7,271 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | $6,943 | +18.9% |
| 2004 | $5,838 | +16.4% |
| 2003 | $5,016 | +19.1% |
| 2002 | $4,210 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | $4,066 | -9.2% |
| 2000 | $4,477 | +6.0% |
| 1999 | $4,223 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | $4,162 | -17.9% |
| 1997 | $5,068 | -8.7% |
| 1996 | $5,553 | +12.0% |
| 1995 | $4,957 | +15.4% |
| 1994 | $4,294 | -24.4% |
| 1993 | $5,678 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | $6,016 | +0.4% |
| 1991 | $5,993 | -12.1% |
| 1990 | $6,816 | +39.1% |
| 1989 | $4,899 | +6.9% |
| 1988 | $4,581 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | $4,246 | -26.0% |
| 1986 | $5,735 | +28.1% |
| 1985 | $4,478 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | $4,346 | -5.9% |
| 1983 | $4,619 | -6.3% |
| 1982 | $4,931 | -8.3% |
| 1981 | $5,377 | -11.8% |
| 1980 | $6,094 | — |
4. Gabon GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+8.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+40.0%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+36.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Gabon’s GDP per capita can fluctuate as oil prices, petroleum production, mining activity, investment, inflation, and population trends change. Dependence on hydrocarbons means global energy markets can have a strong effect on annual performance. Historical data helps show how resource cycles and diversification efforts have influenced production per resident across different periods.
5. Gabon GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Gabon
$9,918
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Gabon’s GDP per capita is approximately
200.4%
above the
Africa average
and
60.6%
below the world average.
6. Gabon GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seychelles | $17,675 |
| #2 | Mauritius | $13,812 |
| #3 | Gabon | $9,918 |
| #4 | Botswana | $8,490 |
| #5 | Equatorial Guinea | $8,152 |
| #6 | South Africa | $7,503 |
| #7 | Libya | $6,962 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Gabon
Gabon GDP (Nominal)
$23.4 Billion
(2026)
Gabon GDP Per Capita
$9,918
(2026)
Gabon’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the importance of natural resources within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a fuller economic picture.
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8. Gabon GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $10,050 | +1.3% |
| 2028 | $10,262 | +2.1% |
| 2029 | $10,516 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | $10,771 | +2.4% |
Gabon GDP per capita is projected to reach $10,771 by 2030, representing a 8.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Gabon GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Gabon GDP per capita is estimated at $9,918 in 2026.
It ranks #92 globally and #3 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 5.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 8.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 40.0%.
It is approximately 200.4% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 60.6% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $10,771 by 2030, 8.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Gabon GDP Per Capita FAQs
Gabon GDP per capita is estimated at $9,918 in 2026.
Gabon ranks #92 globally and #3 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.8% compared with 2025.
Gabon GDP per capita was approximately $7,453 in 2015.
Gabon GDP per capita is approximately 200.4% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.