Swaziland: Freedom of expression

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 Swaziland

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.107
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.185
 Min - Max 0.107 - 0.235
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.107 index points, unchanged from 0.107 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Swaziland from 1960 to 2023 is 0.185 index points. The minimum value, 0.107 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 0.235 index points was recorded in 2017. 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
Swaziland - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Swaziland - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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