What is freedom of expression index in Philippines?

Freedom of expression index in Philippines was 0.676 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.899 in 1990.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.097 in 1942.

How does Philippines rank for freedom of expression index?

Philippines ranks 95th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Philippines?

Over the last ten years it is down 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Philippines 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 Philippines

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

Philippines: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.676 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.676

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

95th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.899

in 1990

All-time low

0.097

in 1942

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Philippines, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for freedom of expression index in Philippines is 0.676, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 23.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Philippines peaked at 0.899 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.097, in 1942.

That places Philippines 95th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 126 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.3348	0.312	0.353	10
1910s	0.37	0.353	0.412	10
1920s	0.412	0.412	0.412	10
1930s	0.4736	0.412	0.536	10
1940s	0.4217	0.097	0.683	10
1950s	0.714	0.691	0.719	10
1960s	0.7131	0.703	0.72	10
1970s	0.2118	0.108	0.694	10
1980s	0.3931	0.108	0.869	10
1990s	0.8944	0.86	0.899	10
2000s	0.8526	0.836	0.878	10
2010s	0.8163	0.656	0.882	10
2020s	0.648	0.593	0.676	6

Countries ranked near Philippines

92 Bhutan 0.682 compare
93 Cote d'Ivoire 0.681 compare
94 Bolivia 0.68 compare
95 Benin 0.676 compare
97 Albania 0.673 compare
98 North Macedonia 0.664 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Philippines

Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,032 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 807 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.392 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.291 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.561 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.261 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.561 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.392 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Philippines?: Freedom of expression index in Philippines was 0.676 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 0.899 in 1990.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was 0.097 in 1942.
How does Philippines rank for freedom of expression index?: Philippines ranks 95th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is down 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Philippines 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.