Eritrea: Freedom of expression

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 Eritrea

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.029
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.080
 Min - Max 0.015 - 0.317
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.029 index points, a decline from 0.039 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Eritrea from 1960 to 2024 is 0.08 index points. The minimum value, 0.015 index points, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 0.317 index points was recorded in 1997. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Eritrea - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Eritrea - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2024




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

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