Bosnia and Herzegovina: Freedom of expression

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.613
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1992 - 2024
 Average 0.645
 Min - Max 0.342 - 0.739
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.613 index points, an increase from 0.605 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 2024 is 0.645 index points. The minimum value, 0.342 index points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 0.739 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Bosnia and Herzegovina: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.613
 2023 0.605
 2022 0.622
 2021 0.590
 2020 0.626
 2019 0.634
 2018 0.639
 2017 0.686




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

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