Botswana: Freedom of expression

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 Botswana

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.831
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.789
 Min - Max 0.181 - 0.881
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.831 index points, a decline from 0.853 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1960 to 2022 is 0.789 index points. The minimum value, 0.181 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.881 index points was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Botswana - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Botswana - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2022




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

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 Presidential elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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