Russia: Freedom of expression

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 Russia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.101
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.320
 Min - Max 0.045 - 0.830
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.101 index points, an increase from 0.096 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Russia from 1960 to 2024 is 0.32 index points. The minimum value, 0.045 index points, was reached in 1969 while the maximum of 0.83 index points was recorded in 1992. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Russia: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.101
 2023 0.096
 2022 0.165
 2021 0.290
 2020 0.316
 2019 0.347
 2018 0.357
 2017 0.343




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

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