Guinea-Bissau: Freedom of expression

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 Guinea-Bissau

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.604
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.336
 Min - Max 0.023 - 0.690
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.604 index points, a decline from 0.615 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Guinea-Bissau from 1960 to 2023 is 0.336 index points. The minimum value, 0.023 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.69 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Guinea-Bissau - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Guinea-Bissau - 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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