What is legislative checks on government index in Gambia?

Legislative checks on government index in Gambia was 0.653 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest legislative checks on government index recorded in Gambia?

The highest recorded value was 0.666 in 2023.

What is the lowest legislative checks on government index recorded in Gambia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.063 in 1901.

How does Gambia rank for legislative checks on government index?

Gambia ranks 78th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is legislative checks on government index rising or falling in Gambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 271.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Gambia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislative Checks on Government Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Legislative Checks on Government Index in Gambia

Name: Legislative Checks on Government Index in Gambia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Gambia: Legislative Checks on Government Index was 0.653 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.653

Change on year

up 0.9%

World rank

78th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.666

in 2023

All-time low

0.063

in 1901

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Legislative Checks on Government Index in Gambia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Gambia recorded 0.653 for legislative checks on government index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 271.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, legislative checks on government index in Gambia peaked at 0.666 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.063, in 1901.

That places Gambia 78th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1900s	0.0644	0.063	0.077	10
1910s	0.063	0.063	0.063	10
1920s	0.063	0.063	0.063	10
1930s	0.063	0.063	0.063	10
1940s	0.099	0.063	0.108	10
1950s	0.108	0.108	0.108	10
1960s	0.174	0.108	0.204	10
1970s	0.347	0.347	0.347	10
1980s	0.347	0.347	0.347	10
1990s	0.2597	0.176	0.347	10
2000s	0.176	0.176	0.176	10
2010s	0.2959	0.176	0.63	10
2020s	0.6463	0.63	0.666	6

Countries ranked near Gambia

75 Suriname 0.66 compare
76 East Timor 0.658 compare
77 Ukraine 0.655 compare
78 Albania 0.653 compare
80 Lesotho 0.65 compare
81 Solomon Islands 0.648 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies -0.109 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.7792 °C (2025)
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Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is legislative checks on government index in Gambia?: Legislative checks on government index in Gambia was 0.653 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest legislative checks on government index recorded in Gambia?: The highest recorded value was 0.666 in 2023.
What is the lowest legislative checks on government index recorded in Gambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.063 in 1901.
How does Gambia rank for legislative checks on government index?: Gambia ranks 78th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is legislative checks on government index rising or falling in Gambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 271.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislative Checks on Government Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Legislative Checks on Government Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 174 places, 23,601 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which the legislature, including opposition parties, questions executive officials and oversees and investigates the executive.