Straddling the equator, accessible by sea, land and air, with a population of 2.4 million, 54.6% of whom are under 25, a territory of 267,667 km2, 50 ethnic groups, more than 30 nationalities living together and working together every day, an urbanization rate of 86%, a literacy rate of 83.18% and access to a regional market of more than 145 million consumers (ECCAS) , Gabon is a real business destination in French-speaking Africa. A stable democratic country with a real culture of peace and a liberal economic system, Gabon through the policy of the Head of State H.E Ali Bongo ONDIMBA, implements a real strategy of investment attractiveness.
Why invest in Gabon?
- A land of many opportunities
Gabon is a land of opportunities, with immense potential. This potential is growing as the economic diversification policy becomes a tangible reality. The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of NKOK is the perfect illustration of this.
- First country connected to ICT in Central and West Africa thanks to judicious investments
Aware of the socio-economic advantages offered by information and communication technologies, Gabon has invested heavily since 2012 in the construction of a high-speed fiber optic network. The cost of internet access has been divided by 10 since 2010, and the number of subscribers has multiplied by 7 over the same period.
- A gateway to the sub-regional market
Gabon is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) which holds a market of more than 52 million consumers with Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic and Sao-Tomé.
- Ease of doing business in Gabon
Gabon maintains a good ranking average relating to the ease of doing business in the territory.