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What is Gabon like?
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In short
Gabon is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 2.6 million people (UN estimate), the 141st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 141st
Gabonガボン- Region
- Middle Africa, Africa
- Population
- about 2.6 million (141st)
- Area
- 267,668 km² (74th)
- UN member since
- September 20, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Gabon in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 2.6 million, the 141st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/47 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 267,668 km², the 74th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 9.7.
Joining the United Nations
Gabon joined the United Nations on September 20, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
13 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Gabon’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Gabon on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Gabon, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Middle Africa. The one with the most people is Democratic Republic of the Congo.