The Gabonese government has announced two key decrees that will introduce important changes to the CNSS (Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale) social security framework. These reforms aim to modernise the system and ensure its long-term sustainability. 

What has been announced?

Two decrees have been adopted by the Council of Ministers on 4 December 2025:

1. Reform of disability and survivors’ pensions
   This decree introduces new rules for allocating and calculating disability and survivors’ pensions, including an adjustment to contribution rates.
2. Revision of contribution rates and salary bases
   This decree sets new contribution rates, as well as updated bases and ceilings for salaries subject to CNSS contributions.

What does this mean for employers and payroll?

At this stage, only the high-level reforms have been announced.
The detailed parameters, including exact rates, thresholds, and the official effective date, will only become available once the decrees are published in the Journal Officiel.

Next steps

We are closely monitoring the publication of the official texts. Once the full details are released, we will:

• Review the legislative changes in depth
• Assess payroll system impacts
• Communicate clear guidance and timelines
• Implement any required system updates

We will keep you informed

Further information will follow as soon as the official decrees are published.