Gambia: Freedom of expression

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 Gambia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.811
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.467
 Min - Max 0.130 - 0.814
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.811 index points, an increase from 0.806 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Gambia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.467 index points. The minimum value, 0.13 index points, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 0.814 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Gambia - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Gambia - 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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