Kyrgyzstan: Freedom of expression

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 Kyrgyzstan

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.584
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2022
 Average 0.627
 Min - Max 0.509 - 0.788
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.584 index points, a decline from 0.647 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Kyrgyzstan from 1990 to 2022 is 0.627 index points. The minimum value, 0.509 index points, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 0.788 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Kyrgyzstan - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Kyrgyzstan - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1990-2022




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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