Latvia vs Lithuania: Freedom of Expression Score
Latvia
9
in 2025
Lithuania
10
in 2025
Latvia rank
4th
Lithuania rank
1st
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Latvia
- Lithuania
How they compare
Lithuania currently reports 10 against 9 in Latvia, a difference of 1.
That makes Lithuania's figure about 1.1 times Latvia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Lithuania ahead.
Latvia ranks 4th and Lithuania ranks 1st of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Lithuania in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Lithuania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 9.67 | 0.3333 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 9 | 0.6 | Lithuania |
| 2020s | 9 | 9.67 | 0.6667 | Lithuania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Latvia or Lithuania?
- Lithuania, at 10 against 9 in Latvia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Latvia and Lithuania?
- 1, with Lithuania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Lithuania?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Lithuania rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Latvia ranks 4th and Lithuania ranks 1st of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Freedom of Expression Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.