Yemen: Freedom of expression

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 Yemen

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.183
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.259
 Min - Max 0.094 - 0.606
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.183 index points, an increase from 0.144 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.630 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1960 to 2022 is 0.259 index points. The minimum value, 0.094 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.606 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Yemen - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Yemen - 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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 Women political empowerment 0.170 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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