Bangladesh: Freedom of expression

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 Bangladesh

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.252
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1971 - 2022
 Average 0.470
 Min - Max 0.242 - 0.687
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.252 index points, an increase from 0.249 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1971 to 2022 is 0.47 index points. The minimum value, 0.242 index points, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 0.687 index points was recorded in 1992. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Bangladesh - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Bangladesh - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1971-2022




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

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 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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