What is the Population of Gabon?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Gabon has a population of approximately 2,469,296 people, making it the 141st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.03% of the world's population. With a land area of 267,668 km², the population density is roughly 9 people per km².
| Population | 2,469,296 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 141st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.03% |
| Area | 267,668 km² |
| Population density | 9 / km² |
| Demonym | Gabonese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | 2,469,296 | 141st |
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 138th |
| Jamaica | 2,825,544 | 139th |
| Moldova | 2,749,076 | 140th |
| Gambia | 2,422,712 | 142nd |
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 143rd |
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 144th |
Gabon compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 475,442 |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 342,000 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1,668,768 | 28,051 |
Gabon in context
- Gabon covers 267,668 km², making it the 76th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea.
- With 2,469,296 people, Gabon holds about 1.1% of the population of Middle Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Gabon is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Gabon — FAQ
What is the population of Gabon?
The population of Gabon is approximately 2,469,296 (2.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Gabon in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Gabon at approximately 2,469,296 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Gabon is the 141st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Gabon?
Approximately 2,469,296 people live in Gabon, making it the 141st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Gabon rank by population?
Gabon is the 141st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.03%.
What is the population density of Gabon?
Gabon has a population density of roughly 9 people per km², based on a land area of 267,668 km².
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