What is freedom of expression index in Georgia?

Freedom of expression index in Georgia was 0.687 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.907 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1934.

How does Georgia rank for freedom of expression index?

Georgia ranks 90th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Georgia?

Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Georgia 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 Georgia

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

Georgia: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.687 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.687

Change on year

down 2.0%

World rank

90th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.907

in 2015

All-time low

0.012

in 1934

Years of data

225

1801–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Georgia, 1801–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for freedom of expression index in Georgia is 0.687, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Georgia peaked at 0.907 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1934.

Georgia ranks 90th of 176 countries on this measure, 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
1800s	0.087	0.087	0.087	9
1810s	0.087	0.087	0.087	10
1820s	0.0818	0.074	0.087	10
1830s	0.074	0.074	0.074	10
1840s	0.071	0.059	0.074	10
1850s	0.111	0.059	0.168	10
1860s	0.181	0.168	0.194	10
1870s	0.1751	0.167	0.194	10
1880s	0.1858	0.167	0.19	10
1890s	0.19	0.19	0.19	10
1900s	0.2187	0.199	0.242	10
1910s	0.1825	0.031	0.236	10
1920s	0.0243	0.018	0.032	10
1930s	0.0132	0.012	0.015	10
1940s	0.0127	0.012	0.015	10
1950s	0.0212	0.012	0.03	10
1960s	0.0276	0.025	0.029	10
1970s	0.0252	0.024	0.026	10
1980s	0.1196	0.025	0.369	10
1990s	0.5742	0.386	0.648	10
2000s	0.6987	0.658	0.724	10
2010s	0.8338	0.69	0.907	10
2020s	0.8075	0.687	0.876	6

Countries ranked near Georgia

87 Maldives 0.695 compare
88 Slovenia 0.691 compare
89 Indonesia 0.688 compare
90 Tunisia 0.687 compare
92 Bhutan 0.682 compare
93 Cote d'Ivoire 0.681 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Georgia

Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 26,522 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 17,302 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.401 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.275 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.7 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.236 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.7 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.401 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Georgia?: Freedom of expression index in Georgia was 0.687 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Georgia?: The highest recorded value was 0.907 in 2015.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Georgia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1934.
How does Georgia rank for freedom of expression index?: Georgia ranks 90th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Georgia?: Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Georgia 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.