Poland: Freedom of expression

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 Poland

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.933
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.594
 Min - Max 0.165 - 0.979
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.933 index points, an increase from 0.665 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Poland from 1960 to 2024 is 0.594 index points. The minimum value, 0.165 index points, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 0.979 index points was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Poland: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.933
 2023 0.665
 2022 0.616
 2021 0.641
 2020 0.707
 2019 0.704
 2018 0.709
 2017 0.709




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

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