Ecuador: Freedom of expression

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 Ecuador

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.805
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.703
 Min - Max 0.337 - 0.898
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.805 index points, a decline from 0.878 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Ecuador from 1960 to 2023 is 0.703 index points. The minimum value, 0.337 index points, was reached in 1963 while the maximum of 0.898 index points was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Ecuador - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Ecuador - 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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