Ecuador: Freedom of expression

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 Ecuador

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.897
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.703
 Min - Max 0.343 - 0.900
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.897 index points, an increase from 0.869 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Ecuador from 1960 to 2022 is 0.703 index points. The minimum value, 0.343 index points, was reached in 1963 while the maximum of 0.9 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 - 1960-2022




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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