Is smoking banned in public places in Gabon?

Partial ban

Smoking is prohibited in many public places, but the law mandates the provision of designated smoking areas.

Gabon is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Cameroon
Minimal restrictions Cameroon restricts smoking only to schools, universities, and ministry buildings.
Nigeria
Varies by region Smoking bans are only explicitly detailed for Lagos, implying regional variation across the country.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Partial ban The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a smoking ban in place for certain public places.
Benin
Partial ban Benin has a smoking ban in place for certain public places, though specifics are not detailed.
Togo
Minimal restrictions Togo has a smoking ban in place for certain public places, though the specific scope is not detailed.
Chad
Comprehensive ban Chad prohibits tobacco consumption in all public places, indoor workplaces, and public transport.

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