This web page presents information about the work of the IMF in Gabon, including the activities of the IMF Resident Representative Office. Additional information can be found on the Gabon and IMF country page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Gabon.

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At a Glance

  • Current members: 189 countries
  • Gabon joined the IMF on September 10, 1963
  • Quota (SDR): SDR 216.0 million
  • Last Article IV consultation: February 19, 2016

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Gabon and the IMF

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Regional Economic Outlook

October 18, 2019

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to remain at 3.2 percent in 2019 and rise to 3.6 percent in 2020. The expected recovery, however, is at a slower pace than previously envisaged for about two-thirds of the countries in the region, partly due to a challenging external environment. Growth is projected to remain strong in non-resource-intensive countries, averaging about 6 percent. As a result, 24 countries, home to about 500 million people, will see their per capita income rise faster than the rest of the world. In contrast, growth is expected to move in slow gear in resource-intensive countries (2½ percent). Hence, 21 countries are projected to have per capita growth lower than the world average. Reducing risks and promoting sustained and inclusive growth across all countries in the region requires carefully calibrating the near-term policy mix, building resilience, and raising medium-term growth.


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