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Office

Vice president, Gabon

Title: Vice-Président de la République

Current holder

Hugues Alexandre Barro Chambrier

In office since 1 Jan 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Vice president of Gabon?

Hugues Alexandre Barro Chambrier is the Vice president of Gabon, in office since 1 Jan 2026.

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Sources: Journal Officiel de la République Gabonaise n°97 (decrees of 1 January 2026), published on gouvernement.ga (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Gabon in numbers

Population (2025): 2.3 million; 44th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 9,491 US$; 3rd highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 1.8%; 37th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 20.2%; 5th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 84.2%; 12th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 68.5 years; 14th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2021): 88.9%; 7th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 68; 7th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Vice president, Gabon. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/gabon/vice-president