Senegal: Freedom of expression

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 Senegal

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.855
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.797
 Min - Max 0.652 - 0.947
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.855 index points, a decline from 0.889 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Senegal from 1960 to 2024 is 0.797 index points. The minimum value, 0.652 index points, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 0.947 index points was recorded in 2016. 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
Senegal - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Senegal - 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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 Legislative constraints on executive 0.730 2024 index points
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 Presidential elections 1.00 2024 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 1.00 2024 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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