Ukraine: Freedom of expression

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 Ukraine

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.413
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 0.724
 Min - Max 0.413 - 0.859
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.413 index points, a decline from 0.452 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Ukraine from 1990 to 2024 is 0.724 index points. The minimum value, 0.413 index points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 0.859 index points was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Ukraine: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.413
 2023 0.452
 2022 0.491
 2021 0.729
 2020 0.735
 2019 0.711
 2018 0.622
 2017 0.620




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

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