Albania: Freedom of expression

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 Albania

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.709
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.423
 Min - Max 0.018 - 0.838
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.709 index points, a decline from 0.711 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Albania from 1960 to 2024 is 0.423 index points. The minimum value, 0.018 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.838 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Albania: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.709
 2023 0.711
 2022 0.727
 2021 0.739
 2020 0.746
 2019 0.746
 2018 0.757
 2017 0.814




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

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