Rwanda: Freedom of expression

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 Rwanda

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.238
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.247
 Min - Max 0.135 - 0.325
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.238 index points, a decline from 0.286 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Rwanda from 1960 to 2022 is 0.247 index points. The minimum value, 0.135 index points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 0.325 index points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Rwanda - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Rwanda - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2022




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

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 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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