Lowest Poverty in Gabon

Top 32 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — Gabon

1 Lastoursville 07 3.8%

2 Libreville 01 3.8%

3 Port-Gentil 08 3.8%

4 Franceville 02 3.8%

5 Owendo 01 3.8%

6 Oyem 09 3.8%

7 Moanda 02 3.8%

8 Ntoum 01 3.8%

9 Lambaréné 03 3.8%

10 Mouila 04 3.8%

11 Akanda 01 3.8%

12 Tchibanga 05 3.8%

13 Bitam 09 3.8%

14 Koulamoutou 07 3.8%

15 Oyam 03 3.8%

16 Makokou 06 3.8%

17 Kango 01 3.8%

18 Tsogni 05 3.8%

19 Okondja 02 3.8%

20 Gamba 08 3.8%

21 Mitzic 09 3.8%

22 Lébamba 04 3.8%

23 Lékoni 02 3.8%

24 Mounana 02 3.8%

25 Fougamou 04 3.8%

26 Ndjolé 03 3.8%

27 Akiéni 02 3.8%

28 Mékambo 06 3.8%

29 Booué 06 3.8%

30 Ndendé 04 3.8%

31 Mbigou 04 3.8%

32 Mayumba 05 3.8%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Gabon demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Lastoursville has a poverty rate of just 3.8%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 3.8% of residents in Lastoursville live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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