What is freedom of expression index in Congo?

Freedom of expression index in Congo was 0.373 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.721 in 1994.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.111 in 1903.

How does Congo rank for freedom of expression index?

Congo ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Congo?

Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Congo 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 Congo

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

Congo: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.373 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.373

Change on year

down 6.5%

World rank

135th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.721

in 1994

All-time low

0.111

in 1903

Years of data

123

1903–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Congo, 1903–2025

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

Analysis

Congo recorded 0.373 for freedom of expression index in 2025.

The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Congo peaked at 0.721 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.111, in 1903.

That places Congo 135th 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	0.111	0.111	0.111	7
1910s	0.111	0.111	0.111	10
1920s	0.111	0.111	0.111	10
1930s	0.111	0.111	0.111	10
1940s	0.1134	0.111	0.117	10
1950s	0.117	0.117	0.117	10
1960s	0.3884	0.148	0.469	10
1970s	0.1545	0.148	0.166	10
1980s	0.1481	0.143	0.149	10
1990s	0.5681	0.269	0.721	10
2000s	0.3598	0.358	0.376	10
2010s	0.3798	0.355	0.422	10
2020s	0.3812	0.351	0.406	6

Countries ranked near Congo

132 Zimbabwe 0.414 compare
133 Palestine 0.41 compare
134 Singapore 0.4 compare
136 Algeria 0.367 compare
137 Syria 0.358 compare
138 El Salvador 0.356 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Congo

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 62,500 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13,134 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.243 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.115 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.326 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.188 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.326 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.243 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Congo?: Freedom of expression index in Congo was 0.373 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Congo?: The highest recorded value was 0.721 in 1994.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 0.111 in 1903.
How does Congo rank for freedom of expression index?: Congo ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Congo?: Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo 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.