Algeria: Freedom of expression

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 Algeria

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.338
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.379
 Min - Max 0.059 - 0.636
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.338 index points, a decline from 0.356 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Algeria from 1960 to 2024 is 0.379 index points. The minimum value, 0.059 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.636 index points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Algeria - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Algeria - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2024




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

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