Libreville, July 14, 2026 – The Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, officially presented the provisional report of the General Population and Housing Census (RGPL) to the President of the Constitutional Court, Dieudonné Aba’a Owono.
The significance of this event goes beyond administrative transmission. According to Hermann Immongault, this presentation is an indispensable step in validating the official demographic statistics of the country.
These recent figures will serve as the foundation for major state projects. They will enable, among other things, the adjustment of the Gabonese Economically Vulnerable File (GEF), as well as the rethinking of national electoral constituencies and the updating of the next electoral list.
The Estuary Confirms its Strong Attractiveness
Preliminary trends from this nationwide survey reveal valuable information on population distribution. The data confirms without surprise a strong concentration of populations in the Estuary Province, followed by the Ogooué-Maritime and Haut-Ogooué provinces.
For the government, these geographical indicators will play a determining role in defining future spatial planning policies, allowing for more targeted infrastructure development where needs are most pressing.
A Vigilant and Active Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court does not intend to limit itself to a simple validation of documents. To ensure the reliability and conformity of the work done, the High Institution plans to hear the representatives of the Ministry of Planning to obtain precise information on the methodology used.
Under the direction of its President, Dieudonné Aba’a Owono, the institution is about to deploy sworn delegates throughout all Gabonese provinces. These control officers will conduct direct inquiries among populations and local authorities. The objective of this field mission is clear: to rigorously validate the compliance of the statistical survey with legal requirements, ensuring the full credibility of this historic census.