The economy by industry
Sectors
The industries that shape the Gabonese economy: their figures, main players, regulatory framework and the opportunities they offer.
- Sector groups
- 7
- Sectors tracked
- 15
Groups and sectors
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18.5 % of GDP
Oil, natural gas and mineral resources, the leading drivers of Gabon's exports.
Total natural resources rents, 2021. Source: World Bank
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19.1 % of GDP
Local processing of raw materials, energy and agro-industry.
Manufacturing value added, 2025. Source: World Bank
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6.8 % of GDP
Food crops, livestock, artisanal and industrial fisheries.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added, 2025. Source: World Bank
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125.3 per 100 inhabitants
Mobile telephony, internet, infrastructure and digital services.
Mobile cellular subscriptions, 2024. Source: World Bank
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7,914.9 kt
Ports, Trans-Gabon railway, roads and air transport.
Port of Owendo traffic, 2018. Source: Espaces Africains journal (peer-reviewed article)
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526,000 persons
National parks, ecotourism and accommodation capacity.
International tourist arrivals, 2005. Source: World Bank
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68.2 %
Banking, microfinance, insurance and capital markets.
Account ownership, 2024. Source: World Bank
Every series by sector
Each sector indicator can be viewed, compared and downloaded in the data explorer.
