Swaziland: Freedom of expression

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 Swaziland

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.110
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.191
 Min - Max 0.110 - 0.239
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.11 index points, a decline from 0.115 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Swaziland from 1960 to 2022 is 0.191 index points. The minimum value, 0.11 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 0.239 index points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Swaziland - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Swaziland - 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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