Gabon Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Gabon
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated March 30, 2026
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Gabon. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Gabon at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
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Safety Rank
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Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
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Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Gabon:
Updated after periodic review. There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Gabon due to unrest, crime , and health . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Unrest Demonstrations and protests may occur in Gabon without warning. Protests often occur in Libreville and Port Gentil. Crime Crime is common in Libreville and Port Gentil. It includes robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries. Health Access to medical care is limited.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gabon safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Gabon at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution).
What is the crime rate in Gabon?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Gabon.
What is the US travel advisory level for Gabon?
Gabon is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).