Liberia: Freedom of expression

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 Liberia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.869
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.433
 Min - Max 0.070 - 0.899
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.869 index points, unchanged from 0.869 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Liberia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.433 index points. The minimum value, 0.07 index points, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 0.899 index points was recorded in 2006. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Liberia - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Liberia - 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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