Burundi: Freedom of expression

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 Burundi

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.164
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.290
 Min - Max 0.051 - 0.594
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.164 index points, a decline from 0.175 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Burundi from 1960 to 2024 is 0.29 index points. The minimum value, 0.051 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 0.594 index points was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Burundi: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.164
 2023 0.175
 2022 0.180
 2021 0.108
 2020 0.095
 2019 0.070
 2018 0.056
 2017 0.051




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

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