International migrant stock (% of population) in Gabon
Gabon: International migrant stock (% of population) was 17.7% in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock in Gabon, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 17.7% for international migrant stock in 2024.
The figure is down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Gabon peaked at 18.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 13.0%, in 1990.
Gabon ranks 49th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrant stock (% of population) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.0% | — |
| 1995 | 15.3% | +17.7% |
| 2000 | 16.8% | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 16.0% | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 15.7% | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 18.6% | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 17.9% | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 17.7% | -1.1% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 17.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.2%, 4.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 17.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 8.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.2% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 16.4% | 16.0% | 16.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 17.1% | 15.7% | 18.6% | 2 |
| 2020s | 17.8% | 17.7% | 17.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 46 Germany 19.8% compare
- 47 Spain 18.5% compare
- 48 Norway 18.2% compare
- 50 San Marino 17.4% compare
- 51 United Kingdom 17.1% compare
- 52 Saint Kitts and Nevis 17.0% compare
More financial sector data for Gabon
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 9.79 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 7.15 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 9.79 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in Gabon?
- International migrant stock in Gabon was 17.7% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 18.6% in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.0% in 1990.
- How does Gabon rank for international migrant stock?
- Gabon ranks 49th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.