Guinea: Freedom of expression

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 Guinea

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.424
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.286
 Min - Max 0.033 - 0.592
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.424 index points, a decline from 0.432 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 from 1960 to 2023 is 0.286 index points. The minimum value, 0.033 index points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 0.592 index points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Guinea - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Guinea - 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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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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