Kazakhstan: Freedom of expression

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 Kazakhstan

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.445
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.442
 Min - Max 0.343 - 0.587
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.445 index points, a decline from 0.453 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Kazakhstan from 1990 to 2023 is 0.442 index points. The minimum value, 0.343 index points, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 0.587 index points was recorded in 1990. 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
Kazakhstan - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Kazakhstan - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1990-2023




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

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