What is centralization of political power index in Gabon?

Centralization of political power index in Gabon was 0.721 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Gabon?

The highest recorded value was 0.893 in 1910.

What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Gabon?

The lowest recorded value was 0.678 in 1991.

How does Gabon rank for centralization of political power index?

Gabon ranks 51st out of 173 countries with data for 2025.

Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Gabon?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Gabon data come from?

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

Centralization of Political Power Index in Gabon

Name: Centralization of Political Power Index in Gabon
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Gabon: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.721 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)

0.721

Change on year

down 1.6%

World rank

51st

of 173 countries

All-time high

0.893

in 1910

All-time low

0.678

in 1991

Years of data

116

1910–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Gabon, 1910–2025

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

Analysis

Gabon recorded 0.721 for centralization of political power index in 2025.

The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Gabon peaked at 0.893 in 1910 and was at its lowest, 0.678, in 1991.

That places Gabon 51st out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 116 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.893	0.893	0.893	10
1920s	0.893	0.893	0.893	10
1930s	0.893	0.893	0.893	10
1940s	0.8578	0.805	0.893	10
1950s	0.761	0.761	0.761	10
1960s	0.7422	0.727	0.78	10
1970s	0.7618	0.76	0.762	10
1980s	0.762	0.762	0.762	10
1990s	0.6781	0.678	0.679	10
2000s	0.703	0.703	0.703	10
2010s	0.7349	0.713	0.802	10
2020s	0.7578	0.721	0.786	6

Countries ranked near Gabon

48 Somalia 0.74 compare
49 Guinea 0.739 compare
50 Madagascar 0.733 compare
52 Eswatini 0.694 compare
53 Bangladesh 0.692 compare
54 Uganda 0.672 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 centralization of political power index in Gabon?: Centralization of political power index in Gabon was 0.721 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Gabon?: The highest recorded value was 0.893 in 1910.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Gabon?: The lowest recorded value was 0.678 in 1991.
How does Gabon rank for centralization of political power index?: Gabon ranks 51st out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Gabon?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Gabon data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Centralization of Political Power Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Centralization of Political Power Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,802 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which the executive is unconstrained by the legislature, judiciary, electoral management body, and other oversight.