Gabon: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Gabon

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.267
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.321
 Min - Max 0.203 - 0.383
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.267 index points, an increase from 0.232 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Gabon from 1960 to 2023 is 0.321 index points. The minimum value, 0.203 index points, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 0.383 index points was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.

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