Georgia: Freedom of expression

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 Georgia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.828
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.753
 Min - Max 0.454 - 0.916
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.828 index points, a decline from 0.862 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Georgia from 1990 to 2023 is 0.753 index points. The minimum value, 0.454 index points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 0.916 index points was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Georgia - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Georgia - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1990-2023




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

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