Latvia vs Poland: Freedom of Expression Score
Latvia
9
in 2025
Poland
9
in 2025
Latvia rank
4th
Poland rank
4th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Latvia
- Poland
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 9 against 9 in Poland, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 4th and Poland ranks 4th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and Poland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 8.67 | 1.33 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 8.6 | 0.2 | Poland |
| 2020s | 9 | 7 | 2 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Latvia or Poland?
- Latvia, at 9 against 9 in Poland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Latvia and Poland?
- 0, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Poland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Poland rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Latvia ranks 4th and Poland ranks 4th 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.