Burundi: Freedom of expression

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 Burundi

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.176
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.285
 Min - Max 0.054 - 0.600
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.176 index points, a decline from 0.18 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Burundi from 1960 to 2023 is 0.285 index points. The minimum value, 0.054 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 0.6 index points was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Burundi - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Burundi - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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