Uruguay: Freedom of expression

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 Uruguay

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.911
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.759
 Min - Max 0.071 - 0.982
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.911 index points, an increase from 0.893 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1960 to 2023 is 0.759 index points. The minimum value, 0.071 index points, was reached in 1979 while the maximum of 0.982 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Uruguay - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Uruguay - 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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