Slovakia: Freedom of expression

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 Slovakia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.797
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1993 - 2024
 Average 0.903
 Min - Max 0.773 - 0.956
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.797 index points, a decline from 0.936 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Slovakia from 1993 to 2024 is 0.903 index points. The minimum value, 0.773 index points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 0.956 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Slovakia: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.797
 2023 0.936
 2022 0.956
 2021 0.956
 2020 0.938
 2019 0.938
 2018 0.869
 2017 0.937




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

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