Uzbekistan: Freedom of expression

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 Uzbekistan

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.266
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 0.123
 Min - Max 0.035 - 0.271
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.266 index points, an increase from 0.256 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Uzbekistan from 1990 to 2024 is 0.123 index points. The minimum value, 0.035 index points, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 0.271 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 - 1990-2024




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

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