Equatorial Guinea: Freedom of expression

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 Equatorial Guinea

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.121
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.139
 Min - Max 0.011 - 0.234
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.121 index points, a decline from 0.145 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Equatorial Guinea from 1960 to 2024 is 0.139 index points. The minimum value, 0.011 index points, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 0.234 index points was recorded in 1964. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Equatorial Guinea: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.121
 2023 0.145
 2022 0.111
 2021 0.099
 2020 0.112
 2019 0.125
 2018 0.117
 2017 0.116




Definition: Measures the government respect for press and media freedom, political discussion, and academic and cultural expression.

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