Montenegro: Freedom of expression

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 Montenegro

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.809
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1998 - 2022
 Average 0.711
 Min - Max 0.651 - 0.831
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.809 index points, a decline from 0.831 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Montenegro from 1998 to 2022 is 0.711 index points. The minimum value, 0.651 index points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 0.831 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Montenegro - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Montenegro - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1998-2022




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

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 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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