Seychelles: Freedom of expression

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 Seychelles

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.921
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.486
 Min - Max 0.175 - 0.932
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.921 index points, an increase from 0.905 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Seychelles from 1960 to 2024 is 0.486 index points. The minimum value, 0.175 index points, was reached in 1978 while the maximum of 0.932 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Seychelles: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.921
 2023 0.905
 2022 0.932
 2021 0.838
 2020 0.838
 2019 0.743
 2018 0.701
 2017 0.687




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

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