Cyprus: Freedom of expression

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 Cyprus

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.836
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.804
 Min - Max 0.629 - 0.920
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.836 index points, unchanged from 0.836 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Cyprus from 1960 to 2022 is 0.804 index points. The minimum value, 0.629 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.92 index points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Cyprus - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Cyprus - 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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