What is freedom of expression index in Mauritania?

Freedom of expression index in Mauritania was 0.628 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.883 in 2007.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.117 in 1904.

How does Mauritania rank for freedom of expression index?

Mauritania ranks 102nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Mauritania?

Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mauritania 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 Mauritania

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

Mauritania: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.628 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.628

Change on year

down 2.8%

World rank

102nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.883

in 2007

All-time low

0.117

in 1904

Years of data

122

1904–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Mauritania, 1904–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for freedom of expression index in Mauritania is 0.628, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Mauritania peaked at 0.883 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.117, in 1904.

That places Mauritania 102nd 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
1900s	0.1197	0.117	0.125	6
1910s	0.125	0.125	0.125	10
1920s	0.125	0.125	0.125	10
1930s	0.125	0.125	0.125	10
1940s	0.168	0.125	0.211	10
1950s	0.2194	0.211	0.253	10
1960s	0.2803	0.274	0.281	10
1970s	0.2619	0.128	0.29	10
1980s	0.1741	0.128	0.255	10
1990s	0.5434	0.288	0.604	10
2000s	0.7535	0.624	0.883	10
2010s	0.7842	0.667	0.864	10
2020s	0.6922	0.628	0.736	6

Countries ranked near Mauritania

99 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.653 compare
100 Moldova 0.652 compare
101 Madagascar 0.635 compare
103 Mexico 0.619 compare
103 Somalia 0.619 compare
105 Central African Republic 0.613 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Mauritania

Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 301,490 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 43,906 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.328 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.127 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.513 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.221 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.513 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.328 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Mauritania?: Freedom of expression index in Mauritania was 0.628 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Mauritania?: The highest recorded value was 0.883 in 2007.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Mauritania?: The lowest recorded value was 0.117 in 1904.
How does Mauritania rank for freedom of expression index?: Mauritania ranks 102nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Mauritania?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania 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.