What is freedom of expression index in Mongolia?

Freedom of expression index in Mongolia was 0.771 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.938 in 1997.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1936.

How does Mongolia rank for freedom of expression index?

Mongolia ranks 69th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Mongolia?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mongolia 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 Mongolia

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

Mongolia: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.771 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.771

Change on year

up 11.1%

World rank

69th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.938

in 1997

All-time low

0.033

in 1936

Years of data

115

1911–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Mongolia, 1911–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for freedom of expression index in Mongolia is 0.771, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 11.1% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Mongolia peaked at 0.938 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.033, in 1936.

That places Mongolia 69th 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.

Freedom of Expression Index in Mongolia, year by year

Annual values for Freedom of Expression Index in Mongolia, 1911 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1911	0.055	—
1912	0.055	+0.0%
1913	0.055	+0.0%
1914	0.055	+0.0%
1915	0.055	+0.0%
1916	0.055	+0.0%
1917	0.055	+0.0%
1918	0.051	-7.3%
1919	0.051	+0.0%
1920	0.051	+0.0%
1921	0.061	+19.6%
1922	0.052	-14.8%
1923	0.048	-7.7%
1924	0.041	-14.6%
1925	0.041	+0.0%
1926	0.041	+0.0%
1927	0.041	+0.0%
1928	0.041	+0.0%
1929	0.041	+0.0%
1930	0.041	+0.0%
1931	0.041	+0.0%
1932	0.041	+0.0%
1933	0.041	+0.0%
1934	0.041	+0.0%
1935	0.041	+0.0%
1936	0.033	-19.5%
1937	0.033	+0.0%
1938	0.033	+0.0%
1939	0.033	+0.0%
1940	0.042	+27.3%
1941	0.045	+7.1%
1942	0.045	+0.0%
1943	0.048	+6.7%
1944	0.048	+0.0%
1945	0.048	+0.0%
1946	0.05	+4.2%
1947	0.05	+0.0%
1948	0.05	+0.0%
1949	0.05	+0.0%
1950	0.05	+0.0%
1951	0.05	+0.0%
1952	0.05	+0.0%
1953	0.05	+0.0%
1954	0.055	+10.0%
1955	0.055	+0.0%
1956	0.055	+0.0%
1957	0.055	+0.0%
1958	0.055	+0.0%
1959	0.055	+0.0%
1960	0.058	+5.5%
1961	0.058	+0.0%
1962	0.058	+0.0%
1963	0.058	+0.0%
1964	0.058	+0.0%
1965	0.058	+0.0%
1966	0.058	+0.0%
1967	0.058	+0.0%
1968	0.058	+0.0%
1969	0.058	+0.0%
1970	0.058	+0.0%
1971	0.058	+0.0%
1972	0.058	+0.0%
1973	0.058	+0.0%
1974	0.058	+0.0%
1975	0.058	+0.0%
1976	0.058	+0.0%
1977	0.058	+0.0%
1978	0.058	+0.0%
1979	0.058	+0.0%
1980	0.058	+0.0%
1981	0.058	+0.0%
1982	0.058	+0.0%
1983	0.058	+0.0%
1984	0.058	+0.0%
1985	0.058	+0.0%
1986	0.063	+8.6%
1987	0.063	+0.0%
1988	0.063	+0.0%
1989	0.083	+31.7%
1990	0.592	+613.3%
1991	0.804	+35.8%
1992	0.93	+15.7%
1993	0.924	-0.6%
1994	0.924	+0.0%
1995	0.924	+0.0%
1996	0.924	+0.0%
1997	0.938	+1.5%
1998	0.938	+0.0%
1999	0.938	+0.0%
2000	0.901	-3.9%
2001	0.901	+0.0%
2002	0.901	+0.0%
2003	0.903	+0.2%
2004	0.903	+0.0%
2005	0.903	+0.0%
2006	0.898	-0.6%
2007	0.898	+0.0%
2008	0.893	-0.6%
2009	0.899	+0.7%
2010	0.901	+0.2%
2011	0.901	+0.0%
2012	0.895	-0.7%
2013	0.891	-0.4%
2014	0.891	+0.0%
2015	0.891	+0.0%
2016	0.89	-0.1%
2017	0.861	-3.3%
2018	0.855	-0.7%
2019	0.866	+1.3%
2020	0.835	-3.6%
2021	0.8	-4.2%
2022	0.772	-3.5%
2023	0.727	-5.8%
2024	0.694	-4.5%
2025	0.771	+11.1%

Mongolia compared with similar countries

Mongolia's 0.771 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.6745, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Mongolia's 0.771 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.682, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.0541	0.051	0.055	9
1920s	0.0458	0.041	0.061	10
1930s	0.0378	0.033	0.041	10
1940s	0.0476	0.042	0.05	10
1950s	0.053	0.05	0.055	10
1960s	0.058	0.058	0.058	10
1970s	0.058	0.058	0.058	10
1980s	0.062	0.058	0.083	10
1990s	0.8836	0.592	0.938	10
2000s	0.9	0.893	0.903	10
2010s	0.8842	0.855	0.901	10
2020s	0.7665	0.694	0.835	6

Countries ranked near Mongolia

66 Sao Tome and Principe 0.793 compare
67 Zambia 0.778 compare
68 Romania 0.777 compare
69 Guyana 0.771 compare
71 Slovakia 0.765 compare
72 Peru 0.763 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Mongolia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 11 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,403 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 1 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0007 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,403 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Mongolia?: Freedom of expression index in Mongolia was 0.771 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Mongolia?: The highest recorded value was 0.938 in 1997.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Mongolia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1936.
How does Mongolia rank for freedom of expression index?: Mongolia ranks 69th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Mongolia?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mongolia 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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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: 30 October 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.