Gabon Rebound: A Growing Economic Horizon

The Gabonese economy is expected to experience a growth rate of 3.1% in 2027, according to the African Development Bank’s latest projections.

Driven by the dynamic sectors of construction and services, as well as industry manufacturing and agroalimentaire, Libreville can count on several strategic pillars to consolidate its growth trajectory.

The BAD attributes this rebound to the expected dynamism in these sectors, as well as the growing importance of agriculture, driven by poultry and palm oil industries.

However, the country’s external accounts are also expected to show a slight surplus of 1.1% of GDP in 2026, before returning to a deficit of 2.4% in 2027.

This reprise will be supported by an increase in household consumption and a relaunch of investments, both public and private.

Additionally, the project to create a central purchasing agency is expected to play a key role in curbing speculation on imports and stabilizing inflation at 3.1% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027.