Georgia: Freedom of expression

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 Georgia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.696
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 0.747
 Min - Max 0.465 - 0.914
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.696 index points, a decline from 0.832 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Georgia from 1990 to 2024 is 0.747 index points. The minimum value, 0.465 index points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 0.914 index points was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Georgia: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.696
 2023 0.832
 2022 0.867
 2021 0.867
 2020 0.876
 2019 0.894
 2018 0.897
 2017 0.910




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

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