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In 2026, Gabon's population is projected at 2,647,399. That is a 6-fold increase on the 472,842 recorded in 1950. It is growing at +2.05% a year, one of the faster rates globally, adding about 54.4K people a year. With only 10 people/km², it is one of the world's more sparsely settled countries. Half the population is younger than 21.6 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 25.6 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 103 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 6,903,323, up 161% from 2026.
Total population
2,647,399
Density
10 people/km²
Median age
21.6 years
Growth rate
+2.05%
Gabon is experiencing rapid population growth, adding tens of thousands of people each year. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 26 by 2050 (up from 22 in 2026). Population density is low at 10 people per km². Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 6.9M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.