Switzerland: Freedom of expression

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 Switzerland

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.987
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.967
 Min - Max 0.940 - 0.987
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.987 index points, unchanged from 0.987 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1960 to 2022 is 0.967 index points. The minimum value, 0.94 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.987 index points was recorded in 1991. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Switzerland - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Switzerland - 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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 Political corruption 0.020 2022 index points
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 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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