Freedom of expression index in Venezuela
Venezuela: Freedom of expression index was 0.148 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.148
Change on year
down 29.9%
World rank
156th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.893
in 1974
All-time low
0.029
in 1789
Years of data
227
1789–2025
Freedom of expression index in Venezuela, 1789–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, freedom of expression index in Venezuela stood at 0.148.
The figure is down 29.9% on the previous year and down 58.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Venezuela peaked at 0.893 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.029, in 1789.
That places Venezuela 156th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.029 | 0.029 | 0.029 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.029 | 0.029 | 0.029 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.0298 | 0.029 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.082 | 0.04 | 0.219 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.5305 | 0.222 | 0.625 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.2373 | 0.232 | 0.285 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.3659 | 0.109 | 0.56 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.189 | 0.189 | 0.189 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.2363 | 0.197 | 0.264 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.4478 | 0.346 | 0.481 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0685 | 0.063 | 0.082 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0604 | 0.043 | 0.078 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.044 | 0.044 | 0.044 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1094 | 0.044 | 0.23 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.4098 | 0.125 | 0.635 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.2388 | 0.113 | 0.818 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.8457 | 0.83 | 0.862 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.8896 | 0.886 | 0.893 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8862 | 0.876 | 0.893 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8737 | 0.762 | 0.892 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6369 | 0.59 | 0.685 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4034 | 0.234 | 0.582 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2232 | 0.148 | 0.254 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is freedom of expression index in Venezuela?
- Freedom of expression index in Venezuela was 0.148 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 0.893 in 1974.
- What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.029 in 1789.
- How does Venezuela rank for freedom of expression index?
- Venezuela ranks 156th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of expression index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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