What is freedom of expression index in Angola?

Freedom of expression index in Angola was 0.497 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.553 in 2018.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.026 in 1900.

How does Angola rank for freedom of expression index?

Angola ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Angola?

Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Angola 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 Angola

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

Angola: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.497 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.497

Change on year

up 2.3%

World rank

123rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.553

in 2018

All-time low

0.026

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Angola, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Angola recorded 0.497 for freedom of expression index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 34.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Angola peaked at 0.553 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.026, in 1900.

That places Angola 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1910s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1920s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1930s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1940s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1950s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1960s	0.0271	0.026	0.029	10
1970s	0.0363	0.029	0.046	10
1980s	0.0434	0.043	0.044	10
1990s	0.1999	0.051	0.24	10
2000s	0.3165	0.24	0.356	10
2010s	0.4071	0.361	0.553	10
2020s	0.4887	0.451	0.54	6

Countries ranked near Angola

120 Bangladesh 0.527 compare
121 Mozambique 0.518 compare
122 Comoros 0.498 compare
124 Hungary 0.493 compare
125 Mali 0.49 compare
126 Kyrgyzstan 0.469 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Angola

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 25,396 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13,433 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.344 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.163 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.624 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.103 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.624 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.344 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Angola?: Freedom of expression index in Angola was 0.497 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Angola?: The highest recorded value was 0.553 in 2018.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Angola?: The lowest recorded value was 0.026 in 1900.
How does Angola rank for freedom of expression index?: Angola ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Angola?: Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola 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.