What is free and fair elections index in Gabon?

Free and fair elections index in Gabon was 0.186 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Gabon?

The highest recorded value was 0.379 in 1946.

What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Gabon?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1910.

How does Gabon rank for free and fair elections index?

Gabon ranks 132nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Gabon?

Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. 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 Free and Fair Elections Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Free and Fair Elections Index in Gabon

Name: Free and Fair Elections Index in Gabon
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Gabon: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.186 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.186

World rank

132nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.379

in 1946

All-time low

in 1910

Years of data

116

1910–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Gabon, 1910–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Gabon recorded 0.186 for free and fair elections index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Gabon peaked at 0.379 in 1946 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1910.

Gabon ranks 132nd of 176 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0	0	0	10
1920s	0	0	0	10
1930s	0	0	0	10
1940s	0.1516	0	0.379	10
1950s	0.3406	0.308	0.379	10
1960s	0.1754	0.119	0.308	10
1970s	0.1169	0.114	0.123	10
1980s	0.105	0.104	0.107	10
1990s	0.1219	0.112	0.131	10
2000s	0.1353	0.127	0.145	10
2010s	0.1664	0.146	0.201	10
2020s	0.1535	0	0.201	6

Countries ranked near Gabon

129 Vatican 0.22 compare
130 Serbia 0.212 compare
131 Belarus 0.194 compare
133 Comoros 0.183 compare
133 Madagascar 0.183 compare
135 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.18 compare

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More reference data data for Gabon

Spring temperature anomalies 0.2696 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.542 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.6821 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4634 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.5583 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 139.72 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Gabon?: Free and fair elections index in Gabon was 0.186 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Gabon?: The highest recorded value was 0.379 in 1946.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Gabon?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1910.
How does Gabon rank for free and fair elections index?: Gabon ranks 132nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Gabon?: Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. 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 Free and Fair Elections Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Free and Fair Elections Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,402 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which registration fraud, systematic irregularities, government intimidation of the opposition, vote buying, and election violence are absent, and the election management body is autonomous and has enough staff and resources.