Cape Verde: Freedom of expression

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 Cape Verde

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.887
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.645
 Min - Max 0.066 - 0.923
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.887 index points, an increase from 0.886 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Cape Verde from 1960 to 2022 is 0.645 index points. The minimum value, 0.066 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.923 index points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Cape Verde - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Cape Verde - 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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