Australia: Freedom of expression

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 Australia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.933
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.963
 Min - Max 0.922 - 0.976
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.933 index points, unchanged from 0.933 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.963 index points. The minimum value, 0.922 index points, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 0.976 index points was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Australia - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Australia - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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