Moldova: Freedom of expression

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 Moldova

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.806
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 0.725
 Min - Max 0.604 - 0.888
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.806 index points, a decline from 0.878 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Moldova from 1990 to 2024 is 0.725 index points. The minimum value, 0.604 index points, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 0.888 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Moldova: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.806
 2023 0.878
 2022 0.883
 2021 0.888
 2020 0.824
 2019 0.783
 2018 0.710
 2017 0.693




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

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