Venezuela: Freedom of expression

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 Venezuela

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.224
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.718
 Min - Max 0.214 - 0.904
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.224 index points, an increase from 0.219 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Venezuela from 1960 to 2022 is 0.718 index points. The minimum value, 0.214 index points, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 0.904 index points was recorded in 1994. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Venezuela - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Venezuela - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2022




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

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 Political corruption 0.971 2022 index points
 Women political empowerment 0.765 2022 index points
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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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