United Arab Emirates: Freedom of expression

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 United Arab Emirates

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.158
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1971 - 2022
 Average 0.233
 Min - Max 0.116 - 0.306
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.158 index points, an increase from 0.116 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1971 to 2022 is 0.233 index points. The minimum value, 0.116 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 0.306 index points was recorded in 1998. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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United Arab Emirates - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Arab Emirates - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1971-2022




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

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