Burma (Myanmar): Freedom of expression

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 Burma (Myanmar)

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.056
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.161
 Min - Max 0.052 - 0.687
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.056 index points, a decline from 0.068 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Burma (Myanmar) from 1960 to 2022 is 0.161 index points. The minimum value, 0.052 index points, was reached in 1988 while the maximum of 0.687 index points was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Burma (Myanmar) - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Burma (Myanmar) - 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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