Variable: Freedom of Expression and Belief

QoG Code: (fh_feb)


Dataset: Freedom in the World

Description:

Freedom of Expression and Belief - The variable measures the freedom and independence of the media and other cultural expressions; the freedom of religious groups to practice their faith and express themselves; the academic freedom and freedom from extensive political indoctrination in the educational system; and the ability of the people to engage in private (political) discussions without fear of harassment or arrest by the authorities. Countries are graded between 0 (worst) and 16 (best).

Type of variable: Discrete

Downloaded by QoG on: 2022-09-13
Last updated by source: 2022-02-01


Categories:

Judicial Media Religion


Find this variable in:

Basic Cross-section - 2024 Basic Time-series - 2024 OECD Cross-section - 2024 OECD Time-series - 2024 Standard Cross-section - 2024 Standard Time-series - 2024 Original Dataset

Details of this variable in our compilations datasets
Dataset No. Countries
Basic cross-section: 194
Basic time-series: 196
Standard cross-section: 194
Standard time-series: 196
OECD cross-section: 38
OECD time-series: 38

Dataset Available for years:
Standard time-series: 2005-2022
Basic time-series: 2005-2022
OECD time-series: 2005-2022

This variable has information for these countries:

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