Bosnia and Herzegovina: Freedom of expression

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.627
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1992 - 2022
 Average 0.649
 Min - Max 0.358 - 0.740
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.627 index points, an increase from 0.588 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 2022 is 0.649 index points. The minimum value, 0.358 index points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 0.74 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 - 1992-2022




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

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 Parliamentary elections 1.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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