Denmark: Freedom of expression

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 Denmark

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.988
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.991
 Min - Max 0.985 - 0.992
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.988 index points, unchanged from 0.988 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1960 to 2022 is 0.991 index points. The minimum value, 0.985 index points, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 0.992 index points was recorded in 1967. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Denmark - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Denmark - 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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