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GabonGABA healthier future.

Gabon’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v2—

Required recent goal or foundation data missing

Life expectancy68.5

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy57.7

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage50 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

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Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	68.5	46.3
Under-five mortality	2024	32.6	67.4
Maternal mortality	2023	233	53.4
Suicide mortality	2021	7.3	70.8
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	18.1	48.3
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	371	25.8
Child stunting	2020	14.4	71.2
Essential health-service coverage	2023	48	48
DTP immunization	2024	61	61
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	31.3	52.1

Zero suicide

13.63 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.268

Zero needless suffering

0.396 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.202

Zero poverty

Recent comparable input missing

Final score withheld

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided4.2K

Of 17K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored176.3K

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished69.7K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed246K

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 3.1K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Gabon · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Gabon · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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outcomes2024

Life expectancy

68.5 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Gabon
Year	years
2024	68.5
2023	68.3
2022	67.7
2021	67.1
2020	67.1
2019	67.3
2018	67
2017	66.8
2016	66.6
2015	66.3
2014	66.1
2013	65.8
2012	65.4
2011	65.1
2010	64.7
2009	64.4
2008	64
2007	63.6
2006	63.3
2005	63
2004	62.7
2003	62.5
2002	62.2
2001	62
2000	61.8

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

57.7 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Gabon
Year	years
2023	57.7
2022	57.2
2021	55.8
2020	57.1
2019	56.8
2018	56.6
2017	56.4
2016	56.3
2015	56.1
2014	55.8
2013	55.5
2012	55.1
2011	54.7
2010	54.3
2009	54
2008	53.6
2007	53.4
2006	53.1
2005	52.7
2004	51.9
2003	51.5
2002	51.3
2001	51
2000	51

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

32.6 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Gabon
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	32.6
2023	33.8
2022	34.7
2021	35.8
2020	36.8
2019	38.5
2018	39.9
2017	41.4
2016	42.7
2015	44.4
2014	45.8
2013	47.3
2012	49.4
2011	51.3
2010	53.4
2009	55.6
2008	57.6
2007	59.7
2006	61.8
2005	63.6
2004	65.6
2003	67.7
2002	69.6
2001	71.5
2000	73.3

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

25.9 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Gabon
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	25.9
2023	26.9
2022	27.5
2021	28.5
2020	28.8
2019	30.1
2018	31.1
2017	32
2016	32.6
2015	33.7
2014	34.7
2013	35.3
2012	36.4
2011	37.5
2010	38.8
2009	40
2008	40.8
2007	41.9
2006	43.2
2005	44.3
2004	45.5
2003	46.8
2002	48.1
2001	49.4
2000	50.7

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

16.3 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Gabon
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	16.3
2023	16.9
2022	17.5
2021	18
2020	18.6
2019	19.1
2018	19.7
2017	20.3
2016	20.8
2015	21.3
2014	21.6
2013	22.1
2012	22.5
2011	23
2010	23.6
2009	24.3
2008	25.1
2007	25.9
2006	26.6
2005	27.1
2004	27.3
2003	27.4
2002	27.2
2001	27
2000	26.5

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

233 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Gabon
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	233
2022	216
2021	249
2020	194
2019	179
2018	176
2017	184
2016	215
2015	239
2014	273
2013	235
2012	173
2011	149
2010	144
2009	158
2008	158
2007	173
2006	186
2005	175
2004	142
2003	134
2002	151
2001	160
2000	178

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

7.3 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Gabon
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	7.3
2020	7.4
2019	8.9
2018	9.3
2017	9.3
2016	9.4
2015	9.7
2014	9.9
2013	8.8
2012	8.9
2011	9.2
2010	9.1
2009	9.2
2008	8.8
2007	8.6
2006	9.2
2005	9
2004	8.2
2003	8.4
2002	8.5
2001	8.9
2000	9.3

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

23.9 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Gabon
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	23.9
2018	23.8
2017	23.9
2016	23.1
2015	22.9
2014	22.8
2013	23.6
2012	24.1
2011	24.3
2010	24.3
2009	25.2
2008	24.2
2007	24.9
2006	24
2005	22.4
2004	25.1
2003	23.1
2002	23.5
2001	23.5
2000	21.2

outcomes2021

Intentional homicide

8 per 100,000 people

WHO modeled homicide estimates

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.

Shown series: World Health Organization · WHO modeled homicide estimates ↗

Definition & methodology ↗ · Retrieved 2026-10-06

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Gabon
Year	per 100,000 people	Source note / interval
2021	8	Source interval 3.52–15.17. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2020	8	Source interval 3.56–15.12. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2019	8.2	Source interval 3.66–15.48. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2018	8.3	Source interval 3.71–15.6. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2017	8.2	Source interval 3.71–15.42. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2016	8.4	Source interval 3.83–15.78. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2015	8.6	Source interval 3.91–15.96. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2014	8.7	Source interval 4.01–15.96. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2013	8.8	Source interval 4.07–16. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2012	8.8	Source interval 4.01–16.05. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2011	8.9	Source interval 4.08–16.21. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2010	9	Source interval 4.1–16.33. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2009	9.1	Source interval 4.17–16.39. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2008	9.3	Source interval 4.23–16.54. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2007	9.4	Source interval 4.32–16.68. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2006	9.5	Source interval 4.27–16.88. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2005	9.4	Source interval 4.25–16.92. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2004	8.3	Source interval 3.67–14.97. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2003	9.5	Source interval 4.26–17.12. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2002	9.6	Source interval 4.29–17.43. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2001	9.8	Source interval 4.32–17.75. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2000	9.8	Source interval 4.31–17.68. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

18.1 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Gabon
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	18.1
2020	19.2
2019	21.5
2018	21.9
2017	22.2
2016	22.8
2015	23.5
2014	23.5
2013	22
2012	21.9
2011	22.7
2010	22.9
2009	23.2
2008	22.5
2007	22.7
2006	24.1
2005	24.1
2004	22.6
2003	23.1
2002	22.8
2001	24.4
2000	24.7

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

984,196 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Gabon
Year	healthy life-years
2023	984,196
2022	990,223
2021	1,033,338
2020	957,708
2019	974,932
2015	928,519
2010	883,714
2000	812,195

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

705,376 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Gabon
Year	life-years
2023	705,376
2022	708,357
2021	750,868
2020	693,140
2019	732,446
2015	710,775
2010	697,436
2000	671,336

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

278,821 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Gabon
Year	healthy life-years
2023	278,821
2022	281,866
2021	282,469
2020	264,567
2019	242,486
2015	217,744
2010	186,278
2000	140,859

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

16,969 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Gabon
Year	deaths
2023	16,969
2022	17,197
2021	18,307
2020	16,723
2019	16,818
2015	16,047
2010	15,170
2000	14,094

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

339 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Gabon
Year	deaths
2023	339
2022	331
2021	335
2020	324
2019	325
2015	306
2010	250
2000	177

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

23,138 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Gabon
Year	healthy life-years
2023	23,138
2022	22,192
2021	21,800
2020	20,579
2019	16,084
2015	13,511
2010	11,276
2000	8,291

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

19,948 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Gabon
Year	healthy life-years
2023	19,948
2022	16,828
2021	15,978
2020	15,418
2019	12,478
2015	11,011
2010	9,351
2000	6,921

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

2,422 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Gabon
Year	healthy life-years
2023	2,422
2022	2,369
2021	2,349
2020	2,318
2019	2,278
2015	2,004
2010	1,660
2000	1,125

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

1,100 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Gabon
Year	healthy life-years
2023	1,100
2022	1,080
2021	1,047
2020	1,024
2019	1,012
2015	920
2010	765
2000	512

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

371 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Gabon
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	371
2023	380
2022	390
2021	401
2020	413
2019	427
2018	440
2017	456
2016	475
2015	488
2014	491
2013	488
2012	483
2011	475
2010	461
2009	445
2008	426
2007	405
2006	387
2005	373
2004	361
2003	350
2002	342
2001	336
2000	332

disease2024

New HIV infections

0.98 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Gabon
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
2024	1
2023	1.2
2022	1.3
2021	1.4
2020	1.5
2019	1.6
2018	1.7
2017	1.8
2016	1.7
2015	1.8
2014	1.9
2013	2.1
2012	2.3
2011	2.5
2010	2.7
2009	2.9
2008	2.9
2007	3.3
2006	3.4
2005	3.6
2004	3.9
2003	4.3
2002	4.7
2001	5.1
2000	5.4

disease2024

Malaria incidence

187 per 1,000 at risk

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Gabon
Year	per 1,000 at risk
2024	187
2023	191.3
2022	188.7
2021	189.2
2020	193.6
2019	190.7
2018	186.7
2017	184.7
2016	182.6
2015	185.4
2014	193.9
2013	199.2
2012	200.2
2011	195.4
2010	177.9
2009	147
2008	124.4
2007	121.2
2006	131.8
2005	158
2004	196.7
2003	259
2002	323.3
2001	353.7
2000	364.7

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

8.5 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Gabon
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	8.5
2011	10.3

disease2024

Tobacco use

13.3 % adults 15+

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Gabon
Year	% adults 15+
2024	13.3
2023	13.2
2022	13.3
2020	13.3
2015	13.3
2010	13.6
2007	13.8
2005	13.9
2000	14.3

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

8.1 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Gabon
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	8.1
2019	7.3
2018	7.3
2017	7.7
2016	8.2
2015	8.6
2014	8.7
2013	8.5
2012	8.4
2011	8.7
2010	8.9
2009	9.1
2008	9.2
2007	9.3
2006	9.3
2005	8.9
2004	8.3
2003	8.3
2002	8.9
2001	9.6
2000	9.6

disease2020

Child stunting

14.4 % children under 5

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Gabon
Year	% children under 5
2020	14.4
2012	17
2000	25.9

disease2020

Child wasting

3.4 % children under 5

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Gabon
Year	% children under 5
2020	3.4
2012	3.4
2000	4.2

disease2023

Undernourishment

25.3 % of population

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Gabon
Year	% of population
2023	25.3
2022	23.5
2021	21.3
2020	19.7
2019	18.6
2018	17.5
2017	16.4
2016	15.3
2015	14.1
2014	13.3
2013	13.1
2012	13
2011	13.5
2010	14
2009	14.4
2008	14.3
2007	14.4
2006	14.5
2005	14.3
2004	13.8
2003	13.1
2002	12
2001	10.6

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

48 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Gabon
Year	index 0–100
2023	48
2022	48
2021	48
2020	50
2019	49
2018	51
2017	53
2016	52
2015	52
2014	53
2013	54
2012	54
2011	53
2010	52
2009	52
2008	54
2007	55
2006	51
2005	45
2004	39
2003	38
2002	37
2001	37
2000	38

care2024

DTP immunization

61 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Gabon
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	61
2023	70
2022	60
2021	75
2020	63
2019	70
2018	70
2017	75
2016	75
2015	80
2014	70
2013	79
2012	82
2011	75
2010	67
2009	76
2008	82
2007	81
2006	45
2005	45
2004	45
2003	45
2002	45
2001	45
2000	45

care2024

Measles immunization

57 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Gabon
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	57
2023	66
2022	52
2021	64
2020	53
2019	62
2018	59
2017	63
2016	64
2015	68
2014	61
2013	70
2012	71
2011	72
2010	62
2009	63
2008	67
2007	62
2006	55
2005	55
2004	55
2003	55
2002	55
2001	55
2000	55

care2012

Skilled birth attendance

89.3 % of births

Historical evidence · 2012. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Gabon
Year	% of births
2012	89.3
2001	85.5
2000	82.6

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

89.5 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Gabon
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	89.5
2023	91.7
2022	93.3
2021	94.9
2020	96.3
2019	97.6
2018	98.1
2017	98.9
2016	99.8
2015	101.7
2014	104.5
2013	108.2
2012	112
2011	115.3
2010	117.3
2009	117.2
2008	116.7
2007	117
2006	119
2005	121
2004	123.1
2003	123.4
2002	125.3
2001	127.1
2000	132.2

care2023

Current health expenditure

3.1 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Gabon
Year	% of GDP
2023	3.1
2022	2.9
2021	2.8
2020	3.4
2019	2.8
2018	2.8
2017	2.8
2016	3.1
2015	2.7
2014	2.5
2013	2.8
2012	2.4
2011	2.6
2010	2.5
2009	3.8
2008	2.8
2007	3.1
2006	3.1
2005	2.9
2004	3.4
2003	3.5
2002	3.3
2001	3.2
2000	2.9

care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

17.3 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Gabon
Year	% of health expenditure
2023	17.3
2022	17.9
2021	21.6
2020	20.4
2019	23.1
2018	23.1
2017	25.2
2016	22.6
2015	25.9
2014	28.1
2013	28.6
2012	28
2011	27.7
2010	25.5
2009	50.1
2008	52.7
2007	49.5
2006	51.1
2005	52
2004	50.3
2003	50.1
2002	54.1
2001	50.8
2000	53.2

care2022

Physician availability

0.5 per 1,000 people

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Gabon
Year	per 1,000 people
2022	0.5
2020	0.6
2019	0.6
2018	0.6
2017	0.7
2016	0.3
2008	0.1
2004	0.3

care2022

Nurses & midwives

2.4 per 1,000 people

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Gabon
Year	per 1,000 people
2022	2.4
2020	2.6
2019	2.3
2018	2.8
2017	2.8
2016	2.4
2004	4.8

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Gabon
Year	% of population

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Gabon
Year	% of population

environment2024

Handwashing facilities

48.2 % of population

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Gabon
Year	% of population
2024	48.2
2023	48.1
2022	48.1
2021	48
2020	48
2019	47.9
2018	47.8
2017	47.7

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

31.3 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Gabon
Year	µg/m³
2023	31.3
2022	32.2
2021	30.5
2020	31.3
2019	29.3
2018	28.5
2017	28
2016	32
2015	31.2
2014	28.7
2013	32.1
2012	29.6
2011	28.9
2010	29.1
2009	27
2008	27.9
2007	25.9
2006	25.3
2005	29
2004	29.1
2003	28.3
2002	29
2001	28.6
2000	29.5

environment2023

Clean cooking access

91.4 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Gabon
Year	% of population
2023	91.4
2022	91
2021	90.5
2020	90
2019	89.4
2018	88.8
2017	87.7
2016	87.1
2015	86
2014	85.2
2013	84.1
2012	83
2011	81.8
2010	80.5
2009	79
2008	77.6
2007	76.1
2006	74.4
2005	72.6
2004	71.1
2003	69.3
2002	67.8
2001	66
2000	64.1

environment2024

Electricity access

95.1 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Gabon
Year	% of population
2024	95.1
2023	94.1
2022	93.5
2021	91.8
2020	91.1
2019	90.3
2018	89.6
2017	86.3
2016	88.1
2015	87.3
2014	87.1
2013	86.4
2012	89.3
2011	88.7
2010	89.3
2009	82.7
2008	82
2007	81.3
2006	80.5
2005	81.6
2004	79.2
2003	78.5
2002	77.8
2001	77.2
2000	73.6

opportunity2017

Extreme poverty

3.8 % of population

Historical evidence · 2017. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Gabon
Year	% of population
2017	3.8
2005	9.2

opportunity2025

Unemployment

20.2 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Gabon
Year	% of labor force
2025	20.2
2024	20.1
2023	20.2
2022	20.3
2021	21.2
2020	21.3
2019	20.4
2018	20.5
2017	20.3
2016	20.1
2015	19.9
2014	19.9
2013	19.7
2012	19.7
2011	19.9
2010	20.4
2009	19.8
2008	19.2
2007	18.3
2006	17.8
2005	16.9
2004	17.1
2003	17.1
2002	17.4
2001	17.8
2000	17.8

opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

40.8 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Gabon
Year	% ages 15+
2025	40.8
2024	41
2023	41.1
2022	41.1
2021	38.2
2020	37.7
2019	40.9
2018	40.8
2017	40.7
2016	40.6
2015	40.4
2014	40.2
2013	40.1
2012	39.9
2011	39.5
2010	39.1
2009	39.2
2008	39.3
2007	39.6
2006	39.7
2005	40
2004	39.9
2003	39.8
2002	39.7
2001	39.5
2000	39.5

opportunity2025

Income per person

18,986 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Gabon
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
2025	18,986
2024	18,924
2023	18,701
2022	18,662
2021	18,524
2020	18,681
2019	19,491
2018	19,226
2017	19,556
2016	19,988
2015	20,148
2014	20,009
2013	19,836
2012	19,450
2011	19,153
2010	18,531
2009	17,911
2008	18,493
2007	19,752
2006	19,224
2005	20,385
2004	20,439
2003	20,875
2002	20,981
2001	21,605
2000	21,717

opportunity2017

Income inequality

38 Gini index 0–100

Historical evidence · 2017. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Gabon
Year	Gini index 0–100
2017	38
2005	42.2

opportunity2003

Primary-school completion

67.7 % of relevant age group

Historical evidence · 2003. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Gabon
Year	% of relevant age group
2003	67.7
2002	69.4

opportunity2021

Adult literacy

88.9 % adults 15+

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Gabon
Year	% adults 15+
2021	88.9

opportunity2024

Internet use

68.7 % of population

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Gabon
Year	% of population
2024	68.7
2023	68.2
2022	67.7
2021	65.8
2020	63.9
2019	59.5
2018	55.4
2017	51.6
2016	48.1
2015	45.8
2014	38.1
2013	30.5
2012	24
2011	18
2010	13
2009	9.5
2008	7.5
2007	5.8
2006	5.5
2005	4.9
2004	3
2003	2.7
2002	1.9
2001	1.3
2000	1.2

opportunity2012

Birth registration

89.6 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2012. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Gabon
Year	% children under 5
2012	89.6
2000	89

A starting agenda for Gabon

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

Keep exploring

OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

GabonGABA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

Turn the goals
into work.