Bosnia and Herzegovina: Freedom of expression

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.613
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1992 - 2023
 Average 0.639
 Min - Max 0.338 - 0.732
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.613 index points, a decline from 0.625 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 2023 is 0.639 index points. The minimum value, 0.338 index points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 0.732 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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Bosnia and Herzegovina - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1992-2023




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

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