Gabon Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 142nd most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
2,664,309
The population of Gabon is about 2,664,309 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 2.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.03% of the world's people.
Gabon is ranked 142nd of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.1% a year, roughly 152 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 4.1 million. That is 5.2 times its 1960 population of 512 thousand. Population density is 10 people per square kilometre. 92% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
2.6 million
Yearly change
+2.09%
World rank
142nd
Share of world
0.03%
Density
10/km²
Land area
257,670 km²
Life expectancy
68.5 yrs
Births per woman
3.59
GDP per capita
$8,263
GDP
$21.4B
Population of Gabon, 1960–2050
Gabon population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 512,316 | — | 2 |
| 1970 | 595,846 | +2.16% | 2 |
| 1980 | 748,389 | +2.61% | 3 |
| 1990 | 983,734 | +2.78% | 4 |
| 2000 | 1,275,572 | +2.62% | 5 |
| 2010 | 1,719,879 | +3.51% | 7 |
| 2020 | 2,322,539 | +2.42% | 9 |
| 2024 | 2,538,952 | +2.18% | 10 |
| 2026proj. | 2,647,399 | +2.09% | 10 |
| 2030proj. | 2,866,667 | +1.97% | 11 |
| 2040proj. | 3,452,988 | +1.82% | 13 |
| 2050proj. | 4,084,533 | +1.57% | 16 |
Gabon vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 67.2 times as many people as Gabon. Bangladesh is 133.0 times more densely populated.
Gabon population: questions and answers
What is the population of Gabon in 2026?
About 2,647,399 (2.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Gabon's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.09% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Gabon?
About 10 people per km², with a land area of 257,670 km².
What will the population of Gabon be in 2050?
About 4.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Gabon?
Libreville.
What is the life expectancy in Gabon?
68.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.