Germany: Freedom of expression

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 Germany

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.956
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.971
 Min - Max 0.916 - 0.985
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.956 index points, unchanged from 0.956 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1960 to 2023 is 0.971 index points. The minimum value, 0.916 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.985 index points was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Germany - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Germany - 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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