Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Gabon is $23.36 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.7%. GDP per capita is $9,918.
Gabon GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Gabon has grown from $4.56 billion in 1980 to $23.36 billion in 2026.
Gabon GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Gabon. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
2.10%
Best Year
1989 (+15.4%)
Worst Year
1987 (-15.4%)
Years of Contraction
11 of 47
GDP per capita in Gabon rose from $9,376 in 2025 to $9,918 in 2026, an increase of 5.8%.
"Gabon GDP", "Gabon gross domestic product", and "Gabon economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Gabon
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Gabon for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Gabon nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$23,363,000,000
2.7%
$9,918
2.17%
2025
$21,624,000,000
2.5%
$9,376
2.13%
2024
$20,900,000,000
3.4%
$9,258
2.22%
2023
$20,059,000,000
2.4%
$9,079
2.22%
2022
$20,485,000,000
3%
$9,478
1.22%
2021
$19,455,000,000
1.5%
$9,114
1.28%
2020
$15,364,000,000
-1.8%
$7,290
1.35%
2019
$16,875,000,000
3.8%
$8,111
1.32%
2018
$16,830,000,000
0.9%
$8,199
1.38%
2017
$14,924,000,000
0.5%
$7,370
2.27%
2016
$14,020,000,000
2.1%
$7,082
2.59%
2015
$14,385,000,000
3.9%
$7,453
3.32%
2014
$18,209,000,000
4.4%
$9,747
3.61%
2013
$17,596,000,000
5.5%
$9,761
3.92%
2012
$17,181,000,000
5.3%
$9,903
3.83%
2011
$18,207,000,000
7.1%
$10,894
3.79%
2010
$14,384,000,000
7.4%
$8,933
3.8%
2009
$12,188,000,000
-1.2%
$7,857
3.82%
2008
$15,570,000,000
-3%
$10,418
3.75%
2007
$12,457,000,000
6.5%
$8,652
3%
2006
$10,164,000,000
-3.6%
$7,271
2.49%
2005
$9,468,000,000
3.9%
$6,943
2.56%
2004
$7,767,000,000
0.7%
$5,838
2.47%
2003
$6,510,000,000
2.2%
$5,016
2.53%
2002
$5,332,000,000
-0.2%
$4,210
2.51%
2001
$5,023,000,000
2.1%
$4,066
2.49%
2000
$5,397,000,000
-1.9%
$4,477
2.47%
1999
$4,966,000,000
-8.9%
$4,223
2.53%
1998
$4,774,000,000
3.5%
$4,162
2.5%
1997
$5,673,000,000
5.7%
$5,068
2.47%
1996
$6,064,000,000
3.6%
$5,553
2.54%
1995
$5,281,000,000
5%
$4,957
2.5%
1994
$4,463,000,000
3.7%
$4,294
2.47%
1993
$5,757,000,000
3.9%
$5,678
2.42%
1992
$5,955,000,000
-3.1%
$6,016
3.13%
1991
$5,754,000,000
6.1%
$5,993
3.23%
1990
$6,339,000,000
5.1%
$6,816
2.2%
1989
$4,458,000,000
15.4%
$4,899
2.25%
1988
$4,079,000,000
3.5%
$4,581
2.18%
1987
$3,699,000,000
-15.4%
$4,246
2.23%
1986
$4,889,000,000
-2.1%
$5,735
2.16%
1985
$3,736,000,000
5.8%
$4,479
2.21%
1984
$3,547,000,000
4.9%
$4,346
2.13%
1983
$3,689,000,000
2%
$4,619
2.3%
1982
$3,853,000,000
4.1%
$4,931
2.09%
1981
$4,111,000,000
-4%
$5,377
2.27%
1980
$4,559,000,000
0%
$6,094
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The nominal GDP of Gabon in 2026 is $23.36 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Gabon 131th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Gabon?
The GDP growth rate of Gabon in 2026 is 2.7%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Gabon?
GDP per capita in Gabon in 2026 is $9,918, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Gabon expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Gabon to reach $28.91 billion by 2031, up from $23.36 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.