Ghana: Freedom of expression

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 Ghana

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.882
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.619
 Min - Max 0.188 - 0.946
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.882 index points, a decline from 0.921 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Ghana from 1960 to 2023 is 0.619 index points. The minimum value, 0.188 index points, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 0.946 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Ghana - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Ghana - 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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