Private Civil Liberties Index in Gabon
Gabon: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.846 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Gabon, 1910–2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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 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
Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.