🇬🇦 Gabon

Gabon diaspora around the world

People from Gabon around the world meet here, country by country and city by city. Settled, about to leave or simply connected: here is where to find your people.

Gabon diaspora, by continent

Main countries of residence

According to the United Nations, from largest to smallest.

How many people from Gabon live abroad?

According to the United Nations, 56,800 people from Gabon live abroad.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born abroad. The real diaspora is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where people from Gabon live

36,800 people from Gabon live in France, 15,600 Mali, and 3,130 Republic of the Congo.

Together, these three countries therefore account for about 98% of the diaspora.

Each country has its own page, with the cities, communities and meetups there.

The Gabon diaspora by continent

By continent, the diaspora counts 36,800 people in Europe and 20,100 Africa.

For each continent, a page also gathers the countries and cities where it lives.

Finding people from Gabon near you

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Gabon Independence Day

Every August 17, the national day brings the Gabon diaspora together. Wherever the diaspora lives, communities also organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Gabon national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Gabon live abroad?

According to the UN, about 56,800 people from Gabon live abroad. Their children born abroad do not count in this figure.

Which countries do people from Gabon live in?

According to the UN, most of them live in France, Mali, Republic of the Congo, and Cameroon.

How can I find people from Gabon near me?

Choose your country of residence, then your city. Next, join the local community, or start it if it is still missing.

When is the Gabon national day?

Gabon Independence Day falls on August 17. Around the world, the diaspora also celebrates it.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.