Population in largest city in Gabon
Gabon: Population in largest city was 899,225 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
899,225
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
129th
of 153 countries
All-time high
899,225
in 2025
All-time low
29,249
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population in largest city in Gabon, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in largest city in Gabon is 899,225, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in largest city in Gabon peaked at 899,225 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 29,249, in 1960.
Gabon ranks 129th of 153 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in largest city in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 29,249 | — |
| 1961 | 32,607 | +11.5% |
| 1962 | 36,544 | +12.1% |
| 1963 | 40,956 | +12.1% |
| 1964 | 45,909 | +12.1% |
| 1965 | 49,339 | +7.5% |
| 1966 | 53,032 | +7.5% |
| 1967 | 57,000 | +7.5% |
| 1968 | 62,368 | +9.4% |
| 1969 | 68,225 | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 76,552 | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 88,104 | +15.1% |
| 1972 | 101,421 | +15.1% |
| 1973 | 116,704 | +15.1% |
| 1974 | 134,317 | +15.1% |
| 1975 | 154,587 | +15.1% |
| 1976 | 177,952 | +15.1% |
| 1977 | 204,768 | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 214,109 | +4.6% |
| 1979 | 223,877 | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 234,104 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 244,769 | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 255,935 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 267,611 | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 279,836 | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 292,584 | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 305,931 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 319,888 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 334,501 | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 349,740 | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 365,694 | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 382,377 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 399,845 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 418,060 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 428,973 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 439,429 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 450,154 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 461,111 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 472,350 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 483,863 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 495,673 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 507,737 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 520,113 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 532,790 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 547,151 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 562,860 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 579,043 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 595,691 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 612,842 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 630,438 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 648,564 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 667,211 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 686,421 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 706,129 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 726,403 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 747,259 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 768,713 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 790,784 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 813,489 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 823,870 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 834,204 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 845,100 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 856,854 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 869,773 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 883,920 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 899,225 | +1.7% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 899,225 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.00 million, 30% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 899,225 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.18 million, 41% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 47,523 | 29,249 | 68,225 | 10 |
| 1970s | 149,239 | 76,552 | 223,877 | 10 |
| 1980s | 288,490 | 234,104 | 349,740 | 10 |
| 1990s | 430,186 | 365,694 | 483,863 | 10 |
| 2000s | 558,434 | 495,673 | 630,438 | 10 |
| 2010s | 737,884 | 648,564 | 823,870 | 10 |
| 2020s | 864,846 | 834,204 | 899,225 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 126 Tajikistan 1.04 million compare
- 127 Central African Republic 1.02 million compare
- 128 Turkmenistan 941,130 compare
- 130 Qatar 831,689 compare
- 131 Palestine 823,407 compare
- 132 Laos 755,941 compare
More urban development data for Gabon
- Population in the largest city 37.7% (2025)
- Population density 9.64 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 31.32 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0.08 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 17.34 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 9.60 million current US$ (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in largest city in Gabon?
- Population in largest city in Gabon was 899,225 in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest population in largest city recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 899,225 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population in largest city recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,249 in 1960.
- How does Gabon rank for population in largest city?
- Gabon ranks 129th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in largest city rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as part of Population in largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.