Strong Civil Society Index in Gabon

Gabon: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.721 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.721
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
89th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.807
in 2017
All-time low
0.051
in 1921
Years of data
116
1910–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Gabon, 1910–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Gabon is 0.721, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 9.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Gabon peaked at 0.807 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.051, in 1921.

That places Gabon 89th out of 176 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0.065 0.065 0.065 10
1920s 0.0524 0.051 0.065 10
1930s 0.0717 0.064 0.075 10
1940s 0.1735 0.085 0.346 10
1950s 0.3788 0.361 0.45 10
1960s 0.4333 0.217 0.499 10
1970s 0.1404 0.136 0.18 10
1980s 0.122 0.122 0.122 10
1990s 0.7279 0.417 0.773 10
2000s 0.7581 0.75 0.777 10
2010s 0.7891 0.75 0.807 10
2020s 0.7338 0.721 0.75 6

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 86 North Macedonia 0.745 compare
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  3. 88 Peru 0.739 compare
  4. 90 Iraq 0.716 compare
  5. 91 Bangladesh 0.709 compare
  6. 92 Malawi 0.704 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Gabon?
Strong civil society index in Gabon was 0.721 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 0.807 in 2017.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was 0.051 in 1921.
How does Gabon rank for strong civil society index?
Gabon ranks 89th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. 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 Strong Civil Society Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Strong Civil Society Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,138 data points, 1789–2025
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Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which interest groups, labor unions, charities, and other civil society organizations are autonomous from the state and can freely pursue their goals. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (strongest).