What is freedom of expression index in Madagascar?

Freedom of expression index in Madagascar was 0.635 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.841 in 1994.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.067 in 1897.

How does Madagascar rank for freedom of expression index?

Madagascar ranks 101st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Madagascar?

Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Madagascar 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 Madagascar

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

Madagascar: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.635 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.635

Change on year

down 3.5%

World rank

101st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.841

in 1994

All-time low

0.067

in 1897

Years of data

209

1817–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Madagascar, 1817–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, freedom of expression index in Madagascar stood at 0.635.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 19.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Madagascar peaked at 0.841 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.067, in 1897.

That places Madagascar 101st 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
1810s	0.124	0.124	0.124	3
1820s	0.1186	0.07	0.124	10
1830s	0.07	0.07	0.07	10
1840s	0.07	0.07	0.07	10
1850s	0.07	0.07	0.07	10
1860s	0.1305	0.07	0.178	10
1870s	0.105	0.105	0.105	10
1880s	0.1008	0.098	0.105	10
1890s	0.0967	0.067	0.107	10
1900s	0.1085	0.1	0.12	10
1910s	0.1195	0.118	0.129	10
1920s	0.124	0.124	0.124	10
1930s	0.1522	0.124	0.196	10
1940s	0.1069	0.075	0.178	10
1950s	0.1265	0.075	0.23	10
1960s	0.263	0.254	0.264	10
1970s	0.2893	0.223	0.418	10
1980s	0.2408	0.224	0.305	10
1990s	0.714	0.328	0.841	10
2000s	0.7474	0.601	0.78	10
2010s	0.709	0.605	0.802	10
2020s	0.6628	0.635	0.68	6

Countries ranked near Madagascar

98 North Macedonia 0.664 compare
99 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.653 compare
100 Moldova 0.652 compare
102 Mauritania 0.628 compare
103 Mexico 0.619 compare
103 Somalia 0.619 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Madagascar

Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 87 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 637 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.361 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.187 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.652 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.217 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.652 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.361 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Madagascar?: Freedom of expression index in Madagascar was 0.635 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Madagascar?: The highest recorded value was 0.841 in 1994.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Madagascar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.067 in 1897.
How does Madagascar rank for freedom of expression index?: Madagascar ranks 101st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Madagascar?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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.