Belarus: Freedom of expression

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 Belarus

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.030
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.415
 Min - Max 0.030 - 0.856
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.03 index points, unchanged from 0.03 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Belarus from 1990 to 2023 is 0.415 index points. The minimum value, 0.03 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 0.856 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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Belarus - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Belarus - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1990-2023




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

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