Central African Republic: Freedom of expression

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 Central African Republic

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.546
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.436
 Min - Max 0.113 - 0.710
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.546 index points, a decline from 0.596 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 1960 to 2024 is 0.436 index points. The minimum value, 0.113 index points, was reached in 1977 while the maximum of 0.71 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Central African Republic - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Central African Republic - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2024




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 2024 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2024 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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