Croatia: Freedom of expression

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 Croatia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.780
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1991 - 2022
 Average 0.772
 Min - Max 0.404 - 0.933
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.78 index points, a decline from 0.804 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Croatia from 1991 to 2022 is 0.772 index points. The minimum value, 0.404 index points, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 0.933 index points was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Croatia - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Croatia - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1991-2022




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

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 Political corruption 0.263 2022 index points
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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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