Freedom of expression score in Burkina Faso 2000-2022
In 2022, Burkina Faso scored 58 points in the Global Expression Report (GxR). This was the lowest score for the second consecutive year, throughout the period in review. This is likely due to the country facing multiple challenges regarding insecurity and violence from armed groups. GxR ranks countries based on the openness of the society, with a higher score being given to countries with more freedom of expression.