What is freedom of expression index in Cambodia?

Freedom of expression index in Cambodia was 0.153 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.483 in 1994.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1976.

How does Cambodia rank for freedom of expression index?

Cambodia ranks 154th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Cambodia?

Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cambodia 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 Cambodia

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

Cambodia: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.153 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.153

Change on year

down 5.6%

World rank

154th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.483

in 1994

All-time low

0.009

in 1976

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Cambodia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, freedom of expression index in Cambodia stood at 0.153.

That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Cambodia peaked at 0.483 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.009, in 1976.

That places Cambodia 154th 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	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1910s	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1920s	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1930s	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1940s	0.1575	0.153	0.162	10
1950s	0.2543	0.162	0.335	10
1960s	0.3481	0.335	0.357	10
1970s	0.1982	0.009	0.391	10
1980s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
1990s	0.3441	0.026	0.483	10
2000s	0.4484	0.432	0.462	10
2010s	0.3305	0.182	0.427	10
2020s	0.1743	0.153	0.205	6

Countries ranked near Cambodia

151 Iran 0.166 compare
152 Burundi 0.164 compare
153 South Sudan 0.155 compare
155 Oman 0.151 compare
156 Venezuela 0.148 compare
157 Vatican 0.13 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Cambodia

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 23 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 11,332 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.183 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.051 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.26 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.06 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.26 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.183 (2025)

All data for Cambodia →

Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Cambodia?: Freedom of expression index in Cambodia was 0.153 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Cambodia?: The highest recorded value was 0.483 in 1994.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Cambodia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1976.
How does Cambodia rank for freedom of expression index?: Cambodia ranks 154th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Cambodia?: Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia 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.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 126 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).

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.