Guatemala: Freedom of expression

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 Guatemala

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.749
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.387
 Min - Max 0.042 - 0.778
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.749 index points, an increase from 0.583 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Guatemala from 1960 to 2024 is 0.387 index points. The minimum value, 0.042 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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Recent data
Guatemala - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Guatemala - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2024




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

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