Republic of the Congo: Freedom of expression

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 Republic of the Congo

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.205
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.284
 Min - Max 0.128 - 0.648
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.205 index points, an increase from 0.171 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1960 to 2023 is 0.284 index points. The minimum value, 0.128 index points, was reached in 1986 while the maximum of 0.648 index points was recorded in 1994. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Republic of the Congo - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Republic of the Congo - 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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