The Gabon economy is racing to diversify beyond crude in 2026, betting on construction, gas and mining as oil output slips and a new government settles in.
GABON · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—Growth ambition: Gabon is targeting non-oil growth of 9.2% in 2026 and overall growth near 7.9%, up from 3.4% in 2024, per official forecasts.
—Oil in decline: Crude output is expected to contract about 3% in 2026, underlining the urgency of diversification.
—New engine: Construction and public works, which grew 48% in 2024, are projected to expand more than 78% in 2026.
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