Dominican Republic: Freedom of expression

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 Dominican Republic

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.939
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.671
 Min - Max 0.022 - 0.939
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.939 index points, unchanged from 0.939 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1960 to 2022 is 0.671 index points. The minimum value, 0.022 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.939 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
Dominican Republic - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Dominican Republic - 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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