Guatemala: Freedom of expression

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 Guatemala

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.573
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.379
 Min - Max 0.040 - 0.778
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.573 index points, an increase from 0.565 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Guatemala from 1960 to 2023 is 0.379 index points. The minimum value, 0.04 index points, was reached in 1978 while the maximum of 0.778 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Guatemala - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Guatemala - 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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