Chile: Freedom of expression

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 Chile

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.963
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.677
 Min - Max 0.024 - 0.967
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.963 index points, an increase from 0.951 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Chile from 1960 to 2024 is 0.677 index points. The minimum value, 0.024 index points, was reached in 1974 while the maximum of 0.967 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Chile - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Chile - 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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