Mali: Freedom of expression

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 Mali

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.664
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.659
 Min - Max 0.375 - 0.925
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.664 index points, a decline from 0.711 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Mali from 1960 to 2023 is 0.659 index points. The minimum value, 0.375 index points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 0.925 index points was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Mali - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Mali - 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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