Cameroon: Freedom of expression

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 Cameroon

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.555
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2024
 Average 0.423
 Min - Max 0.094 - 0.706
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.555 index points, a decline from 0.575 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Cameroon from 1961 to 2024 is 0.423 index points. The minimum value, 0.094 index points, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 0.706 index points was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Cameroon: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.555
 2023 0.575
 2022 0.579
 2021 0.592
 2020 0.553
 2019 0.559
 2018 0.554
 2017 0.567




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

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