Direct Democracy Index in Gabon
Gabon: Direct Democracy Index was 0.213 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Gabon, 1910–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Gabon is 0.213, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 116 years on record.
The figure is up 545.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Gabon peaked at 0.213 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1910.
That places Gabon 20th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.108 | 0 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1431 | 0.093 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.045 | 0.033 | 0.081 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.093 | 0.033 | 0.213 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More social development data for Gabon
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 166 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 984 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.178 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.302 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.748 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.609 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.302 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Gabon?
- Direct democracy index in Gabon was 0.213 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 0.213 in 2024.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1910.
- How does Gabon rank for direct democracy index?
- Gabon ranks 20th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 545.5%. 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 Direct Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.