Freedom of Expression Score in Argentina
Argentina: Freedom of Expression Score was 7 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Freedom of Expression Score in Argentina, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for freedom of expression score in Argentina is 7, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.5% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, freedom of expression score in Argentina peaked at 9 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2025.
That places Argentina 19th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| 2020s | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is freedom of expression score in Argentina?
- Freedom of expression score in Argentina was 7 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest freedom of expression score recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 2017.
- What is the lowest freedom of expression score recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2025.
- How does Argentina rank for freedom of expression score?
- Argentina ranks 19th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is freedom of expression score rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Expression Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.