Private Civil Liberties Index in Gabon

Gabon: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.846 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.846
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
55th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.889
in 2017
All-time low
0.071
in 1939
Years of data
116
1910–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Gabon, 1910–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Gabon stood at 0.846.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Gabon peaked at 0.889 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.071, in 1939.

Gabon ranks 55th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0.073 0.073 0.073 10
1920s 0.073 0.073 0.073 10
1930s 0.0734 0.071 0.079 10
1940s 0.087 0.071 0.111 10
1950s 0.164 0.145 0.231 10
1960s 0.4315 0.418 0.443 10
1970s 0.443 0.443 0.443 10
1980s 0.4736 0.47 0.474 10
1990s 0.7792 0.718 0.786 10
2000s 0.786 0.786 0.786 10
2010s 0.8362 0.796 0.889 10
2020s 0.813 0.779 0.846 6

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 52 Georgia 0.857 compare
  2. 53 Romania 0.854 compare
  3. 54 Nigeria 0.848 compare
  4. 56 Liberia 0.845 compare
  5. 57 Argentina 0.842 compare
  6. 57 Mauritius 0.842 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Gabon?
Private civil liberties index in Gabon was 0.846 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 0.889 in 2017.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was 0.071 in 1939.
How does Gabon rank for private civil liberties index?
Gabon ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. 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 Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Private Civil Liberties Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,494 data points, 1789–2025
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Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.