What is freedom of expression index in Algeria?

Freedom of expression index in Algeria was 0.367 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Algeria?

The highest recorded value was 0.67 in 2013.

What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Algeria?

The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1962.

How does Algeria rank for freedom of expression index?

Algeria ranks 136th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Algeria?

Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Algeria data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Expression Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Freedom of Expression Index in Algeria

Name: Freedom of Expression Index in Algeria
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Algeria: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.367 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.367

Change on year

up 5.5%

World rank

136th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.67

in 2013

All-time low

0.056

in 1962

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Algeria, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, freedom of expression index in Algeria stood at 0.367.

That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and down 44.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Algeria peaked at 0.67 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.056, in 1962.

That places Algeria 136th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0636	0.063	0.069	10
1910s	0.063	0.063	0.063	10
1920s	0.0687	0.063	0.082	10
1930s	0.079	0.076	0.082	10
1940s	0.0855	0.076	0.095	10
1950s	0.0991	0.095	0.102	10
1960s	0.0895	0.056	0.106	10
1970s	0.0884	0.088	0.092	10
1980s	0.1189	0.105	0.164	10
1990s	0.5509	0.522	0.596	10
2000s	0.6594	0.655	0.667	10
2010s	0.6215	0.504	0.67	10
2020s	0.4225	0.348	0.519	6

Countries ranked near Algeria

133 Palestine 0.41 compare
134 Singapore 0.4 compare
135 Congo 0.373 compare
137 Syria 0.358 compare
138 El Salvador 0.356 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Algeria

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 180,575 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 9,174 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.265 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.126 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.424 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.095 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.424 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.265 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Algeria?: Freedom of expression index in Algeria was 0.367 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Algeria?: The highest recorded value was 0.67 in 2013.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Algeria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1962.
How does Algeria rank for freedom of expression index?: Algeria ranks 136th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Algeria?: Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Expression Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Freedom of Expression Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,035 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which people can discuss political matters at home and in the public sphere, the press, and media are free and can present different political perspectives, and the freedom of academic and cultural expression.