Kyrgyzstan: Freedom of expression

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 Kyrgyzstan

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.510
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.623
 Min - Max 0.510 - 0.782
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.51 index points, a decline from 0.586 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Kyrgyzstan from 1990 to 2023 is 0.623 index points. The minimum value, 0.51 index points, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 0.782 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 - 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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