Israel: Freedom of expression

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 Israel

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.813
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.820
 Min - Max 0.720 - 0.855
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.813 index points, a decline from 0.841 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Israel from 1960 to 2023 is 0.82 index points. The minimum value, 0.72 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.855 index points was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Israel - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Israel - 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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