Bahrain: Freedom of expression

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 Bahrain

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.125
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.217
 Min - Max 0.079 - 0.437
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.125 index points, unchanged from 0.125 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bahrain from 1960 to 2023 is 0.217 index points. The minimum value, 0.079 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 0.437 index points was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Bahrain - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Bahrain - 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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