Qatar: Freedom of expression

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 Qatar

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.078
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.135
 Min - Max 0.071 - 0.196
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.078 index points, an increase from 0.071 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Qatar from 1960 to 2024 is 0.135 index points. The minimum value, 0.071 index points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 0.196 index points was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Qatar: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.078
 2023 0.071
 2022 0.076
 2021 0.106
 2020 0.149
 2019 0.150
 2018 0.173
 2017 0.156




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

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