Indonesia: Freedom of expression

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 Indonesia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.725
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.433
 Min - Max 0.134 - 0.837
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.725 index points, a decline from 0.734 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Indonesia from 1960 to 2022 is 0.433 index points. The minimum value, 0.134 index points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 0.837 index points was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Indonesia - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Indonesia - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2022




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 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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