Uzbekistan: Freedom of expression

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 Uzbekistan

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.262
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2022
 Average 0.116
 Min - Max 0.035 - 0.274
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.262 index points, a decline from 0.274 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Uzbekistan from 1990 to 2022 is 0.116 index points. The minimum value, 0.035 index points, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 0.274 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Uzbekistan - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Uzbekistan - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1990-2022




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

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 Presidential elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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