Montenegro: Freedom of expression

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 Montenegro

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.843
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1998 - 2024
 Average 0.720
 Min - Max 0.642 - 0.844
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.843 index points, a decline from 0.844 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Montenegro from 1998 to 2024 is 0.72 index points. The minimum value, 0.642 index points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 0.844 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Montenegro: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.843
 2023 0.844
 2022 0.830
 2021 0.843
 2020 0.720
 2019 0.709
 2018 0.710
 2017 0.710




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

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