Eritrea: Freedom of expression

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 Eritrea

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.055
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.083
 Min - Max 0.015 - 0.323
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.055 index points, an increase from 0.048 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Eritrea from 1960 to 2022 is 0.083 index points. The minimum value, 0.015 index points, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 0.323 index points was recorded in 1997. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Eritrea - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Eritrea - 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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