Mozambique: Freedom of expression

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 Mozambique

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.455
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.456
 Min - Max 0.168 - 0.747
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.455 index points, a decline from 0.553 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Mozambique from 1960 to 2024 is 0.456 index points. The minimum value, 0.168 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.747 index points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Mozambique - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Mozambique - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2024




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

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