Mexico: Freedom of expression

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 Mexico

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.620
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.669
 Min - Max 0.418 - 0.824
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.62 index points, a decline from 0.624 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1960 to 2023 is 0.669 index points. The minimum value, 0.418 index points, was reached in 1964 while the maximum of 0.824 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Mexico - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Mexico - 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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