Chad: Freedom of expression

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 Chad

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.319
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.314
 Min - Max 0.082 - 0.503
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.319 index points, a decline from 0.329 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Chad from 1960 to 2024 is 0.314 index points. The minimum value, 0.082 index points, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 0.503 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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 Recent values Chad: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.319
 2023 0.329
 2022 0.329
 2021 0.348
 2020 0.420
 2019 0.440
 2018 0.408
 2017 0.398




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

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