Libreville: population and official figures
What is the population of Libreville?
Libreville, the capital of Gabon, had 703,939 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 22 May 2013, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Libreville rank among cities in Gabon?
Of the 3 cities the UN table lists for Gabon (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Libreville?
Women and girls made up 48.9% of residents (343,927 female, 360,012 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Libreville?
In Gabon, cities and towns are run by communes: Municipal council directly elected (27 September 2025); councillors elect the mayor. Urban services; Libreville and other towns are divided into arrondissements.
How local power works in Gabon
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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