Gabon

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Gabon population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

2,593,000

Annual growth: 2.089%.

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Official population estimates

World population
2,593,000
Median age
21.5
Population growth rate (%)
2.089 ▲ Population is growing

This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).

Key Facts

  • Capital: Libreville
  • Official language: French
  • Region: Middle Africa
  • Continent: Africa
Languages
Languages and linguistic groups
Religions
Religious composition
Cities
Major cities and urban areas
Administrative divisions
Provinces
Population
Population structure and dynamics

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
French
Minority language
4
Working / administrative language
1

Gabon recognizes French as its official language, while over 40 Indigenous Bantu languages are used regionally. Major local languages include Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Teke, and Punu. French dominates urban and formal contexts.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Christianity
Largest share
83.7%
Number of religions
7

The population is concentrated around Libreville, Port-Gentil, and Franceville. Urbanization and education strongly promote French, while rural regions maintain Indigenous languages.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Libreville
Number of cities
6

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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