What is freedom of expression index in Montenegro?

Freedom of expression index in Montenegro was 0.853 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.855 in 2024.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 1917.

How does Montenegro rank for freedom of expression index?

Montenegro ranks 40th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Montenegro?

Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Montenegro 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 Montenegro

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

Montenegro: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.853 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.853

Change on year

down 0.2%

World rank

40th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.855

in 2024

All-time low

0.1

in 1917

Years of data

1865–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Montenegro, 1865–2025

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

Analysis

Montenegro recorded 0.853 for freedom of expression index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Montenegro peaked at 0.855 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 1917.

Montenegro ranks 40th 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
1860s	0.147	0.147	0.147	5
1870s	0.147	0.147	0.147	10
1880s	0.147	0.147	0.147	10
1890s	0.147	0.147	0.147	10
1900s	0.1389	0.121	0.187	10
1910s	0.1186	0.1	0.133	9
1990s	0.6915	0.654	0.729	2
2000s	0.7381	0.729	0.749	10
2010s	0.7764	0.749	0.795	10
2020s	0.839	0.788	0.855	6

Countries ranked near Montenegro

37 Honduras 0.861 compare
38 Namibia 0.859 compare
39 Cape Verde 0.857 compare
41 Nigeria 0.849 compare
42 Vanuatu 0.848 compare
43 Japan 0.847 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Montenegro

Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 12,269 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 696 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.636 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.5 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.881 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.403 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.881 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.636 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Montenegro?: Freedom of expression index in Montenegro was 0.853 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Montenegro?: The highest recorded value was 0.855 in 2024.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Montenegro?: The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 1917.
How does Montenegro rank for freedom of expression index?: Montenegro ranks 40th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Montenegro?: Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Montenegro 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.