Gambia: Freedom of expression

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 Gambia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.803
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.455
 Min - Max 0.125 - 0.809
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.803 index points, an increase from 0.786 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Gambia from 1960 to 2022 is 0.455 index points. The minimum value, 0.125 index points, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 0.809 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 - 1960-2022




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 1.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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