UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Gabon scores 59/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Gabon destination assessed, Libreville scores highest (59/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Gabon: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Gabon destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Gabon safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 8.0 / 100k | 52 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 61/100 | 61 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 37/100 | 37 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.5 / 100k | 59 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Gabon safety FAQ
Is Gabon safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Gabon averages 59/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Gabon?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Libreville currently scores highest at 59/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Gabon safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.