Uzbekistan: Freedom of expression

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 Uzbekistan

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.258
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.120
 Min - Max 0.034 - 0.269
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.258 index points, a decline from 0.261 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Uzbekistan from 1990 to 2023 is 0.12 index points. The minimum value, 0.034 index points, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 0.269 index points was recorded in 1991. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Uzbekistan - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Uzbekistan - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1990-2023




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

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