Serbia: Freedom of expression

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 Serbia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.504
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.413
 Min - Max 0.172 - 0.827
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.504 index points, a decline from 0.533 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Serbia from 1960 to 2024 is 0.413 index points. The minimum value, 0.172 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.827 index points was recorded in 2002. 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
Serbia - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Serbia - 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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