Sao Tome and Principe: Freedom of expression

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 Sao Tome and Principe

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.871
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.614
 Min - Max 0.229 - 0.884
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.871 index points, unchanged from 0.871 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 1960 to 2024 is 0.614 index points. The minimum value, 0.229 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.884 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Sao Tome and Principe - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sao Tome and Principe - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2024




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

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