Gabon: economy

What is the inflation rate in Gabon?

Consumer prices in Gabon were 0.7% higher in June 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Bank of Central African States (BEAC). Measured as a 12-month average, inflation was 1.4%.

Across the CEMAC region the average was 2.3% year on year in June 2026, and well below the regional ceiling of 3%. The BEAC compiles the figures from national price indices, which in Gabon cover a basket of 125 items. Both measures matter: the year-on-year rate shows the latest movement, while the annual average is the one judged against the 3% norm. The BEAC publishes its inflation note every quarter.

Official sources: BEAC: Inflation in CEMAC at end-June 2026 (PDF, French)

What is the BEAC interest rate?

The BEAC's main policy rate, the tender interest rate (TIAO), was 4.50% in August 2026, according to the dashboard of the BEAC Monetary Policy Committee for September 2026. The rate was cut from 4.75% in June 2026. The marginal lending facility rate was 5.75%.

The BEAC sets one rate for all six CEMAC countries: Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Chad. The TIAO is the rate at which the central bank lends to banks in its weekly liquidity auctions. Because the CFA franc is pegged to the euro, the BEAC also watches European Central Bank rates. Its Monetary Policy Committee meets several times a year and publishes a press release after each meeting on the committee page.

Official sources: BEAC: Monetary Policy Committee dashboard, September 2026 (PDF, French) · BEAC: Monetary Policy Committee

What is Gabon's GDP growth rate?

Gabon's real GDP grew by an estimated 3.5% in 2025, according to the BEAC's September 2026 Monetary Policy Committee dashboard. Its baseline scenario projects 2.4% growth in 2026.

The oil and non-oil economies moved in opposite directions: oil output shrank by 2.7% in 2025 while the non-oil sector grew by 5.9%. For 2026 the BEAC expects a 3.0% fall in the oil sector and 4.1% growth outside it. Oil still provides a large share of exports and government revenue, so changes in oil prices and production swing the overall figure. The BEAC's tables draw on national administrations and the IMF.

Official sources: BEAC: Monetary Policy Committee dashboard, September 2026 (PDF, French)

What is Gabon's GDP per capita?

Gabon's GDP per person was an estimated US$6,623 in 2025, according to the BEAC's September 2026 Monetary Policy Committee dashboard. Nominal GDP was 13,091 billion CFA francs and the population 3.4 million.

The BEAC table also projects GDP per person at about US$7,081 in 2026 in its baseline scenario. GDP per capita in US dollars moves with oil prices and the euro-dollar exchange rate, since the CFA franc is tied to the euro. It is a measure of output, not of household income.

Official sources: BEAC: Monetary Policy Committee dashboard, September 2026 (PDF, French)

What is the CFA franc exchange rate in Gabon?

One euro equals 655.957 CFA francs, the fixed parity shown on the indicators page of the Directorate General of Statistics. The rate does not change, because the Central African CFA franc is pegged to the euro.

Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), issued by the BEAC for the six CEMAC countries. The peg means the CFA franc's value against the US dollar and other currencies moves with the euro. The statistics office page dates its dollar rate to 2012, so for current dollar rates use the daily rates published by banks or the BEAC. The BEAC also publishes a real effective exchange rate that tracks Gabon's competitiveness.

Official sources: Directorate General of Statistics: key indicators · BEAC

How fast is Gabon's economy growing?

The World Bank puts real GDP growth in Gabon at 2.5% in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2011, at 7.1%; its low point was 2008, at -3.3%. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 4.6%, and Gabon placed 38th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 116th of 180.

What is GDP per capita in Gabon?

According to the World Bank, GDP per person in Gabon was $8,263 in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from $6,548 (2005) to $10,219 (2011). Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was $1,351, and Gabon placed 3rd highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 86th of 180.

What is Gabon's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

$22,218 in international dollars: that is GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Gabon for 2025, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. Sub-Saharan Africa median: $4,425 in international dollars; Gabon is 3rd highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 85th of 179.

How much does Gabon export?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is 55.5% of GDP. The peak was 67.6% of GDP in 2022 and the low 44.0% of GDP in 2016. It is 3rd highest of 38 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 26.1% of GDP. Worldwide: 29th of 133.

What is Gabon's current account balance?

The IMF puts the current account balance in Gabon at 1.0% of GDP in 2015. That is the lowest since at least 2005. Sub-Saharan Africa median: -5.7% of GDP; Gabon is 5th highest of 43. Worldwide: 44th of 177.

How much foreign investment does Gabon receive?

The IMF puts net inflows of foreign direct investment in Gabon at 1.8% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 6.9% of GDP in 2014 and the low -1.6% of GDP in 2017. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 2.0% of GDP; Gabon is 29th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 101st of 179.