Gabon Live GDP
$17,319,815,858
GDP Added Today
$37,596,680
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.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.70%
vs 2025
โฒ +0.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$9,918
vs 2025
โฒ +$542
Global Rank (Nominal)
#131
of 218 countries
World Share
0.02%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Gabon GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$23.36B
Lowest GDP
$3.55B
Average Growth
2.10%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
15.40%
Weakest Growth
-15.40%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Gabon
0.02%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
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Gabon's GDP in 2026 is $23.36B.
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It ranks #131 among 218 countries.
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Gabon contributes 0.02% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $9,918 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.70% in 2026.
Historical Data
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% | #126 |
| 2022 | $20,485,000,000 | 3.00% | $9,478 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2021 | $19,455,000,000 | 1.50% | $9,114 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2020 | $15,364,000,000 | -1.80% | $7,289 | 0.02% | #125 |
| 2019 | $16,875,000,000 | 3.80% | $8,111 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2018 | $16,830,000,000 | 0.90% | $8,199 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2017 | $14,924,000,000 | 0.50% | $7,370 | 0.02% | #126 |
| 2016 | $14,020,000,000 | 2.10% | $7,082 | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2015 | $14,385,000,000 | 3.90% | $7,453 | 0.02% | #127 |
| 2014 | $18,209,000,000 | 4.40% | $9,747 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2013 | $17,596,000,000 | 5.50% | $9,761 | 0.02% | #121 |
| 2012 | $17,181,000,000 | 5.30% | $9,903 | 0.02% | #121 |
| 2011 | $18,207,000,000 | 7.10% | $10,893 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2010 | $14,384,000,000 | 7.40% | $8,933 | 0.02% | #116 |
| 2009 | $12,188,000,000 | -1.20% | $7,857 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2008 | $15,570,000,000 | -3.00% | $10,418 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2007 | $12,457,000,000 | 6.50% | $8,652 | 0.02% | #116 |
| 2006 | $10,164,000,000 | -3.60% | $7,271 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2005 | $9,468,000,000 | 3.90% | $6,943 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2004 | $7,767,000,000 | 0.70% | $5,838 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2003 | $6,510,000,000 | 2.20% | $5,016 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2002 | $5,332,000,000 | -0.20% | $4,210 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2001 | $5,023,000,000 | 2.10% | $4,066 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 2000 | $5,397,000,000 | -1.90% | $4,477 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 1999 | $4,966,000,000 | -8.90% | $4,223 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1998 | $4,774,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,162 | 0.01% | #119 |
| 1997 | $5,673,000,000 | 5.70% | $5,068 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 1996 | $6,064,000,000 | 3.60% | $5,553 | 0.02% | #106 |
| 1995 | $5,281,000,000 | 5.00% | $4,957 | 0.02% | #110 |
| 1994 | $4,463,000,000 | 3.70% | $4,294 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 1993 | $5,757,000,000 | 3.90% | $5,678 | 0.02% | #98 |
| 1992 | $5,955,000,000 | -3.10% | $6,016 | 0.02% | #92 |
| 1991 | $5,754,000,000 | 6.10% | $5,993 | 0.02% | #85 |
| 1990 | $6,339,000,000 | 5.10% | $6,816 | 0.03% | #81 |
| 1989 | $4,458,000,000 | 15.40% | $4,899 | 0.02% | #91 |
| 1988 | $4,079,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,581 | 0.02% | #96 |
| 1987 | $3,699,000,000 | -15.40% | $4,246 | 0.02% | #95 |
| 1986 | $4,889,000,000 | -2.10% | $5,735 | 0.03% | #86 |
| 1985 | $3,736,000,000 | 5.80% | $4,478 | 0.03% | #94 |
| 1984 | $3,547,000,000 | 4.90% | $4,346 | 0.03% | #93 |
| 1983 | $3,689,000,000 | 2.00% | $4,619 | 0.03% | #89 |
| 1982 | $3,853,000,000 | 4.10% | $4,931 | 0.03% | #89 |
| 1981 | $4,111,000,000 | -4.00% | $5,377 | 0.04% | #87 |
| 1980 | $4,559,000,000 | 0.00% | $6,094 | 0.04% | #82 |
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.