Highest Unemployment in Gabon

Top 32 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Gabon

1 Lastoursville 07 20.2%

2 Libreville 01 20.2%

3 Port-Gentil 08 20.2%

4 Franceville 02 20.2%

5 Owendo 01 20.2%

6 Oyem 09 20.2%

7 Moanda 02 20.2%

8 Ntoum 01 20.2%

9 Lambaréné 03 20.2%

10 Mouila 04 20.2%

11 Akanda 01 20.2%

12 Tchibanga 05 20.2%

13 Bitam 09 20.2%

14 Koulamoutou 07 20.2%

15 Oyam 03 20.2%

16 Makokou 06 20.2%

17 Kango 01 20.2%

18 Tsogni 05 20.2%

19 Okondja 02 20.2%

20 Gamba 08 20.2%

21 Mitzic 09 20.2%

22 Lébamba 04 20.2%

23 Lékoni 02 20.2%

24 Mounana 02 20.2%

25 Fougamou 04 20.2%

26 Ndjolé 03 20.2%

27 Akiéni 02 20.2%

28 Mékambo 06 20.2%

29 Booué 06 20.2%

30 Ndendé 04 20.2%

31 Mbigou 04 20.2%

32 Mayumba 05 20.2%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Gabon face significant economic challenges. Lastoursville has an unemployment rate of 20.2%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Lastoursville, about 1 in 5 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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