Papua New Guinea: Freedom of expression

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 Papua New Guinea

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.821
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.736
 Min - Max 0.552 - 0.854
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.821 index points, a decline from 0.854 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1960 to 2023 is 0.736 index points. The minimum value, 0.552 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.854 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Papua New Guinea - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Papua New Guinea - 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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