Institutionalized democracy in Gabon
Gabon: Institutionalized democracy was 4 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Institutionalized democracy in Gabon, 1960–2011
Source: Center for Systemic Peace, www.systemicpeace.org/polity/polity4.htm.
Analysis
The most recent figure for institutionalized democracy in Gabon is 4, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
Over the whole period, institutionalized democracy in Gabon peaked at 4 in 2009 and was at its lowest, -88, in 1990.
Gabon ranks 24th of 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | -8.8 | -88 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is institutionalized democracy in Gabon?
- Institutionalized democracy in Gabon was 4 in 2011, according to Center for Systemic Peace, www.systemicpeace.org/polity/polity4.htm.
- What is the highest institutionalized democracy recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 2009.
- What is the lowest institutionalized democracy recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -88 in 1990.
- How does Gabon rank for institutionalized democracy?
- Gabon ranks 24th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Center for Systemic Peace, www.systemicpeace.org/polity/polity4.htm, published as part of Institutionalized democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Democracy is conceived as three essential, interdependent elements. One is the presence of institutions and procedures through which citizens can express effective preferences about alternative policies and leaders. Second is the existence of institutionalized constraints on the exercise of power by the executive. Third is the guarantee of civil liberties to all citizens in their daily lives and in acts of political participation. Other aspects of plural democracy, such as the rule of law, systems of checks and balances, freedom of the press, and so on are means to, or specific manifestations of, these general principles. We do not include coded data on civil liberties.