Democratic Republic of the Congo: Freedom of expression

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.562
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.351
 Min - Max 0.121 - 0.617
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.562 index points, a decline from 0.617 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1960 to 2022 is 0.351 index points. The minimum value, 0.121 index points, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.617 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Democratic Republic of the Congo - 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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 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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