What is freedom of expression index in Lithuania?

Freedom of expression index in Lithuania was 0.917 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.963 in 2010.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1940.

How does Lithuania rank for freedom of expression index?

Lithuania ranks 20th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Lithuania?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Lithuania 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 Lithuania

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

Lithuania: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.917 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.917

Change on year

down 1.7%

World rank

20th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.963

in 2010

All-time low

0.012

in 1940

Years of data

231

1795–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Lithuania, 1795–2025

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

Analysis

Lithuania recorded 0.917 for freedom of expression index in 2025.

The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Lithuania peaked at 0.963 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1940.

Lithuania ranks 20th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 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
1790s	0.087	0.087	0.087	5
1800s	0.087	0.087	0.087	10
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	0.2957	0.146	0.609	10
1920s	0.5377	0.331	0.643	10
1930s	0.3345	0.331	0.347	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	0.9118	0.87	0.933	10
2000s	0.9425	0.927	0.958	10
2010s	0.9449	0.921	0.963	10
2020s	0.9243	0.908	0.933	6

Countries ranked near Lithuania

17 Chile 0.926 compare
18 Jamaica 0.919 compare
19 Austria 0.918 compare
20 Poland 0.917 compare
22 Australia 0.915 compare
22 Costa Rica 0.915 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Liberal Democracy Index 0.712 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Lithuania?: Freedom of expression index in Lithuania was 0.917 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Lithuania?: The highest recorded value was 0.963 in 2010.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Lithuania?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1940.
How does Lithuania rank for freedom of expression index?: Lithuania ranks 20th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Lithuania?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania 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.