Real GDP Growth: Gabon
Gabon's real gdp growth is currently 2.6% as of 2026. # Gabon Real GDP Growth Gabon's real GDP growth stands at 2.
Current (2026)
2.6%
+36.8% y/y
Peak (1989)
15.4%
Low (1987)
-15.4%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Gabon
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Gabon
Analysis# Gabon Real GDP Growth
Gabon's real GDP growth stands at 2.6% in 2026, reflecting modest economic expansion following a volatile five-decade period. The country experienced its all-time peak of 15.4% in 1989, driven by oil sector gains, but contracted sharply to -15.4% in 1987 during commodity price collapse. Since 1980, Gabon's economy has recovered from extreme lows, though growth remains subdued compared to its historical highs.
The 2020 pandemic downturn (-1.8%) marked a significant setback, but recovery began the following year. Growth accelerated through 2024 (3.4%), before moderating to 2.6% by 2026. This deceleration reflects both global economic headwinds and structural constraints typical of oil-dependent economies. Gabon's recent trend suggests stabilization around 2-3% growth, well below peak performance but stable enough to support gradual economic development.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2.8% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 2.8% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 2.8% | +0.00% |
| 2027 | 2.8% | +7.69% |
| 2026 | 2.6% | +36.84% |
| 2025 | 1.9% | -44.12% |
| 2024 | 3.4% | +41.67% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | -20.00% |
| 2022 | 3.0% | +100.00% |
| 2021 | 1.5% | +183.33% |
| 2020 | -1.8% | -147.37% |
| 2019 | 3.8% | +322.22% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | +80.00% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -76.19% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | -46.15% |
| 2015 | 3.9% | -11.36% |
| 2014 | 4.4% | -20.00% |
| 2013 | 5.5% | +3.77% |
| 2012 | 5.3% | -25.35% |
| 2011 | 7.1% | -4.05% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.4% | +716.67% |
| 2009 | -1.2% | +60.00% |
| 2008 | -3.0% | -146.15% |
| 2007 | 6.5% | +280.56% |
| 2006 | -3.6% | -192.31% |
| 2005 | 3.9% | +457.14% |
| 2004 | 0.7% | -68.18% |
| 2003 | 2.2% | +1200.00% |
| 2002 | -0.2% | -109.52% |
| 2001 | 2.1% | +210.53% |
| 2000 | -1.9% | +78.65% |
| 1999 | -8.9% | -354.29% |
| 1998 | 3.5% | -38.60% |
| 1997 | 5.7% | +58.33% |
| 1996 | 3.6% | -28.00% |
| 1995 | 5.0% | +35.14% |
| 1994 | 3.7% | -5.13% |
| 1993 | 3.9% | +225.81% |
| 1992 | -3.1% | -150.82% |
| 1991 | 6.1% | +19.61% |
| 1990 | 5.1% | -66.88% |
| 1989 | 15.4% | +340.00% |
| 1988 | 3.5% | +122.73% |
| 1987 | -15.4% | -633.33% |
| 1986 | -2.1% | -136.21% |
| 1985 | 5.8% | +18.37% |
| 1984 | 4.9% | +145.00% |
| 1983 | 2.0% | -51.22% |
| 1982 | 4.1% | +202.50% |
| 1981 | -4.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
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