Nepal: Freedom of expression

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 Nepal

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.851
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.557
 Min - Max 0.235 - 0.912
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.851 index points, an increase from 0.841 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Nepal from 1960 to 2023 is 0.557 index points. The minimum value, 0.235 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.912 index points was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Nepal - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Nepal - 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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