Data stories
Short articles telling a change in Gabon's economy through the published series, with up to date charts and their sources.
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Data storyMacroeconomy
Two decades of growth and oil dependence
From 2000 to 2025, Gabon's growth followed oil cycles. IMF, World Bank and Energy Institute data show an economy that grew slowly, whose income per person remains tied to the barrel and whose exports are only beginning t...
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Data storyMacroeconomy
Public debt: trajectory and comparisons
Brought down to 20% of GDP in 2008, Gabon's public debt has been above 70% again since 2023. IMF and World Bank series show how falling oil revenue and rising spending changed the trajectory, and where Gabon stands withi...
