Gabon: Freedom of expression

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 Gabon

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.704
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.545
 Min - Max 0.191 - 0.865
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.704 index points, a decline from 0.744 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Gabon from 1960 to 2022 is 0.545 index points. The minimum value, 0.191 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.865 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Gabon - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Gabon - 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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