Gabon vs Kazakhstan
Economics, safety, healthcare, politics, quality of life, visa freedom and top nomad cities side by side.
Overview
 GA
Gabon
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 KZ
Kazakhstan
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| Official name | Gabonese Republic | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Capital | Libreville | Astana |
| Region | Africa Middle Africa | Asia Central Asia |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc | Kazakhstani tenge |
At a glance
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GA
Gabon
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KZ
Kazakhstan
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|---|---|---|
| Average nomad score | 3.8 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Population | 2,397,368 | 20,495,975 |
| Area | 267,668 km² | 2,724,900 km² |
| Density | 7.6 per km² | 7.4 per km² |
| Human development index | 0.733 | 0.837 |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $26,131 (2031) | $69,074 (2031) |
| Life expectancy | 68.5 yrs (2024) | 74.5 yrs (2024) |
| Visa-free access | 56 countries #146 | 78 countries #112 |
Economics
Latest available year in brackets
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GA
Gabon
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KZ
Kazakhstan
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| GDP nominal | $28.9B (2031) | $501.7B (2031) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $26,131 (2031) | $69,074 (2031) |
| GDP growth | 2.9% (2031) | 3.6% (2031) |
| Inflation (CPI) | 2.3% (2031) | 5.0% (2031) |
| Unemployment | 20.2% (2025) | 4.4% (2031) |
| Gini index | 38.0 (2017) | 29.2 (2021) |
| Internet users | 68.7% (2024) | 93.4% (2024) |
| Urban population | 92.1% (2025) | 62.4% (2025) |
| Government debt (% of GDP) | 121.1% (2031) | 32.1% (2031) |
| Trade openness | 84.9% (2025) | 57.2% (2024) |
| Labor force participation | 53.1% (2025) | 77.0% (2025) |
Healthcare
Latest available year in brackets
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GA
Gabon
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KZ
Kazakhstan
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| Life expectancy | 68.5 yrs (2024) | 74.5 yrs (2024) |
Quality of life
Latest available year in brackets
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GA
Gabon
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KZ
Kazakhstan
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| Life satisfaction | 5.2 (2025) | 6.6 (2025) |
| Healthy life expectancy | 56.3 yrs (2021) | 61.6 yrs (2021) |
| Universal health coverage | 48 (2023) | 83 (2023) |
| Broadband per 100 people | 4.7 (2024) | 15.3 (2024) |
Environment
Latest available year in brackets
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GA
Gabon
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KZ
Kazakhstan
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| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 32.2 (2024) | 16.0 (2024) |
| Renewable energy | 35.4% (2024) | 14.9% (2025) |
Demographics and society
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GA
Gabon
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KZ
Kazakhstan
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| Government | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary presidential system |
| Languages | French | Kazakh, Russian |
| Time zones | UTC+01:00 | UTC+05:00, UTC+06:00 |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Literacy rate | 88.9% (2021) | 99.7% (2009) |
| Education spending | 2.3% of GDP (2023) | 4.9% of GDP (2023) |
| Health spending | 3.1% of GDP (2023) | 3.8% of GDP (2023) |
| Fertility rate | 3.6 (2024) | 3.0 (2024) |
| Birth rate | 27.1 per 1,000 (2024) | 19.5 per 1,000 (2024) |
| Death rate | 6.2 per 1,000 (2024) | 6.7 per 1,000 (2024) |
| Infant mortality | 25.9 per 1,000 (2024) | 7.4 per 1,000 (2024) |
Politics and governance
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GA
Gabon
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KZ
Kazakhstan
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| Corruption perceptions (CPI) | 29.00 (2026) | 38.00 (2026) |
| Press freedom | 70.7 #41 Afrique (2025) | 39.3 #141 EEAC (2025) |
| Electoral democracy | 0.30 | 0.26 |
| Liberal democracy | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| Participatory democracy | 0.24 | 0.11 |
Top nomad cities
Nomad score and monthly cost of living
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GA
Gabon
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KZ
Kazakhstan
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| #1 | Libreville 4.1 · $3,329 / mo | Almaty 6.6 · $1,693 / mo |
| #2 | Franceville 3.8 · $2,598 / mo | Astana 6.3 · $1,923 / mo |
| #3 | Lambarene 3.8 · $2,276 / mo | Shymkent 5.9 · Data unavailable |
| #4 | Oyem 3.8 · $1,455 / mo | Aktau 5.5 · $1,902 / mo |
| #5 | Moanda 3.7 · $2,522 / mo | Karaganda 5.5 · $1,892 / mo |