Djibouti: Freedom of expression

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 Djibouti

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.376
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.261
 Min - Max 0.113 - 0.392
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.376 index points, unchanged from 0.376 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Djibouti from 1960 to 2023 is 0.261 index points. The minimum value, 0.113 index points, was reached in 1972 while the maximum of 0.392 index points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Djibouti - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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