Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Gabon

Gabon: Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual was -7.19 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-7.19 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 605.8%
World rank
167th
of 207 countries
All-time high
14.15 % change on previous year
in 2011
All-time low
-71.79 % change on previous year
in 2006
Years of data
22
2003–2024

Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Gabon, 2003–2024

-80-60-40-200202003201320242003: -30.7 % change on previous year2004: -12.9 % change on previous year2005: 8.8 % change on previous year2006: -71.8 % change on previous year2007: 11.2 % change on previous year2008: 5 % change on previous year2009: -6.7 % change on previous year2010: 6.1 % change on previous year2011: 14.1 % change on previous year2012: 9.6 % change on previous year2013: -38.3 % change on previous year2014: 5 % change on previous year2015: -3 % change on previous year2016: 13.1 % change on previous year2017: -15.8 % change on previous year2018: -21 % change on previous year2019: -12 % change on previous year2020: -7.6 % change on previous year2021: 1.6 % change on previous year2022: -19.3 % change on previous year2023: 1.4 % change on previous year2024: -7.2 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Gabon is -7.19 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 605.8% on the previous year and down 243.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Gabon peaked at 14.15 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -71.79 % change on previous year, in 2006.

That places Gabon 167th out of 207 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Gabon, year by year

Annual values for Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Gabon, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -30.72 % change on previous year
2004 -12.89 % change on previous year -58.1%
2005 8.76 % change on previous year -168.0%
2006 -71.79 % change on previous year -919.5%
2007 11.15 % change on previous year -115.5%
2008 5.01 % change on previous year -55.1%
2009 -6.7 % change on previous year -233.8%
2010 6.06 % change on previous year -190.4%
2011 14.15 % change on previous year +133.6%
2012 9.59 % change on previous year -32.2%
2013 -38.26 % change on previous year -499.0%
2014 5.01 % change on previous year -113.1%
2015 -3.01 % change on previous year -160.1%
2016 13.1 % change on previous year -534.8%
2017 -15.82 % change on previous year -220.8%
2018 -21.02 % change on previous year +32.9%
2019 -12 % change on previous year -42.9%
2020 -7.59 % change on previous year -36.8%
2021 1.61 % change on previous year -121.2%
2022 -19.33 % change on previous year -1301.8%
2023 1.42 % change on previous year -107.4%
2024 -7.19 % change on previous year -605.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Gabon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 -1301.8% 1.61 % change on previous year -19.33 % change on previous year
2006 -919.5% 8.76 % change on previous year -71.79 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -13.88 % change on previous year -71.79 % change on previous year 11.15 % change on previous year 7
2010s -4.22 % change on previous year -38.26 % change on previous year 14.15 % change on previous year 10
2020s -6.22 % change on previous year -19.33 % change on previous year 1.61 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 164 Bangladesh -6.43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 165 Mexico -7.07 % change on previous year compare
  3. 166 Sudan -7.11 % change on previous year compare
  4. 168 Nigeria -7.71 % change on previous year compare
  5. 169 Russia -7.74 % change on previous year compare
  6. 170 Brunei -7.94 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Gabon?
Rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Gabon was -7.19 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual recorded in Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 14.15 % change on previous year in 2011.
What is the lowest rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was -71.79 % change on previous year in 2006.
How does Gabon rank for rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual?
Gabon ranks 167th out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
Is rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is down 243.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
207 places, 4,480 data points, 2003–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.