Lithuania: Freedom of expression

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 Lithuania

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.908
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 0.929
 Min - Max 0.885 - 0.970
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.908 index points, an increase from 0.885 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Lithuania from 1990 to 2024 is 0.929 index points. The minimum value, 0.885 index points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 0.97 index points was recorded in 2010. 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
Lithuania - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Lithuania - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1990-2024




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

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