CIRI: ER Index - Freedom of Speech

This variable indicates the extent to which freedoms of speech and press are affected by government censorship, including ownership of media outlets. Censorship is any form of restriction that is placed on freedom of the press, speech or expression. 

Scores of 0-2 indicates the level of government censorship.

 

World average: 0.92

Source: Ciri Human Rights Data Project (2011)