Gabon, located on the west coast of Central Africa, has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. As of 2024, Gabon's population is estimated to be around 2.5 million people, a significant increase from just over 1 million in the early 1990s. This growth is driven by a relatively high birth rate and a youthful population, although net migration has also played a role due to the country’s oil-driven economy attracting workers from neighboring countries. Despite this growth, Gabon remains one of the least densely populated countries in Africa, with much of its population concentrated in urban centers such as Libreville and Port-Gentil. The government faces challenges in providing services and infrastructure to keep pace with urbanization, but Gabon's population growth rate has begun to slow in recent years, reflecting broader demographic trends seen across the continent.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 415,767 | 1.6 |
| 1955 | 428,772 | 1.7 |
| 1960 | 446,003 | 1.7 |
| 1965 | 474,386 | 1.8 |
| 1970 | 514,997 | 2 |
| 1975 | 650,595 | 2.5 |
| 1980 | 720,226 | 2.8 |
| 1985 | 843,920 | 3.3 |
| 1990 | 954,203 | 3.7 |
| 1995 | 1,059,272 | 4.1 |
| 2000 | 1,198,880 | 4.7 |
| 2005 | 1,362,645 | 5.3 |
| 2010 | 1,627,676 | 6.3 |
| 2015 | 1,937,851 | 7.5 |
| 2020 | 2,230,332 | 8.7 |
| 2022 | 2,340,613 | 9.1 |
| 2023 | 2,397,368 | 9.3 |
| 2024 | 2,455,105 | 9.5 |
| 2025 | 2,513,738 | 9.8 |
| 2030 | 2,817,886 | 10.9 |
| 2035 | 3,132,314 | 12.2 |
| 2040 | 3,449,328 | 13.4 |
| 2045 | 3,765,634 | 14.6 |
| 2050 | 4,081,893 | 15.8 |
| 2055 | 4,401,794 | 17.1 |
| 2060 | 4,724,582 | 18.3 |
| 2065 | 5,042,739 | 19.6 |
| 2070 | 5,348,156 | 20.8 |
| 2075 | 5,634,933 | 21.9 |
| 2080 | 5,900,153 | 22.9 |
| 2085 | 6,142,861 | 23.8 |
| 2090 | 6,362,250 | 24.7 |
| 2095 | 6,556,826 | 25.4 |
| 2100 | 6,724,763 | 26.1 |
Data from US Census International Database