Common Good Justifications Score in Gabon
Gabon: Common Good Justifications Score was 0.37 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.37
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
113th
of 175 countries
All-time high
1.99
in 2010
All-time low
-2.69
in 1910
Years of data
116
1910–2025
Common Good Justifications Score in Gabon, 1910–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for common good justifications score in Gabon is 0.37, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 70.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, common good justifications score in Gabon peaked at 1.99 in 2010 and was at its lowest, -2.69, in 1910.
Gabon ranks 113th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Common Good Justifications Score in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | -2.69 | — |
| 1911 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -2.69 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.156 | -105.8% |
| 1946 | 0.544 | +248.7% |
| 1947 | 0.544 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.544 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.544 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.606 | +11.4% |
| 1951 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.606 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.768 | +26.7% |
| 1962 | 0.768 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.768 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.768 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.768 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.768 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.768 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.616 | -19.8% |
| 1969 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.616 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.32 | +114.9% |
| 1991 | 1.32 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.59 | +19.9% |
| 1993 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.59 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.99 | +25.6% |
| 2011 | 1.99 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.99 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.26 | -36.8% |
| 2014 | 1.26 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.26 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.26 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.26 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.26 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.665 | -47.2% |
| 2020 | 0.898 | +35.0% |
| 2021 | 0.898 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.524 | -41.6% |
| 2023 | 0.002 | -99.6% |
| 2024 | 0.37 | +18400.0% |
| 2025 | 0.37 | +0.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 0.37 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.639, 58% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 0.37 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.6125, 60% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | -2.69 | -2.69 | -2.69 | 10 |
| 1920s | -2.69 | -2.69 | -2.69 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.69 | -2.69 | -2.69 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.11 | -2.69 | 0.544 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.606 | 0.606 | 0.606 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.7214 | 0.606 | 0.768 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.616 | 0.616 | 0.616 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.616 | 0.616 | 0.616 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.53 | 1.32 | 1.59 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.42 | 0.665 | 1.99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5103 | 0.002 | 0.898 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 110 North Macedonia 0.406 compare
- 111 El Salvador 0.402 compare
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- 114 Uganda 0.368 compare
- 115 Philippines 0.363 compare
- 116 Tanzania 0.35 compare
More reference data data for Gabon
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0319 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0505 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0931 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0031 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0931 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.107 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1347 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2352 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5278 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0167 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is common good justifications score in Gabon?
- Common good justifications score in Gabon was 0.37 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest common good justifications score recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 1.99 in 2010.
- What is the lowest common good justifications score recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.69 in 1910.
- How does Gabon rank for common good justifications score?
- Gabon ranks 113th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is common good justifications score rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Common Good Justifications Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites justify their views with the common good for society, either the greatest good for the greatest number of people or as helping the least advantaged people in society when considering important policy changes.