Tanzania: Freedom of expression

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 Tanzania

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.705
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.602
 Min - Max 0.373 - 0.724
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.705 index points, an increase from 0.7 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Tanzania from 1960 to 2024 is 0.602 index points. The minimum value, 0.373 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.724 index points was recorded in 1992. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Tanzania: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.705
 2023 0.700
 2022 0.719
 2021 0.546
 2020 0.518
 2019 0.539
 2018 0.577
 2017 0.603




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

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