Freedom of expression score in South Sudan 2011-2023
In 2023, South Sudan scored five points in the Global Expression Report (GxR). This was slightly higher compared to the previous year when the country scored four points. The nation was among the three lowest countries on the African country in the index in 2023. Furthermore, the world's youngest country scored the highest in 2011 and 2012 at 12 points. GxR ranks countries based on the openness of the society, with a higher score being given to countries with more freedom of expression.