Is Gabon safe in 2026?
Gabon scores 81.6/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from political stability, crime, economy. The score has been stable for 20 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 81.6/100).
81.6 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Gabon's score rose by +1.3 over the last 22 days (80.3 → 81.6).
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
2.0/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Gabon at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution citing unrest, crime and health. Our live index reads 81.6/100. That advisory was last revised Mar 30, 2026, 200 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised Mar 30, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say
- Israel Strikes Police Post, Killing 7, Gaza Officials Say - Hamas says the strike hit Gaza’s civil security, while Israel says it targeted “terrorists.” Israel has stepped up attacks in Gaza recently as a cease-fire with Hamas has floundered.
- Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says - A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 81.6/100 (generated )
No new events; safety remains aligned with its stable baseline.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Gabon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabon | 81.6 | — | |
| Equatorial Guinea | 76.4 | −5.2 | |
| Republic of the Congo | 74.3 | −7.3 | |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 89.6 | +8.0 | |
| Cameroon | 47.5 | −34.1 | |
| Nigeria | 59.6 | −22.0 |