Freedom of Expression Score in Latvia
Latvia: Freedom of Expression Score was 9 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Freedom of Expression Score in Latvia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, freedom of expression score in Latvia stood at 9.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, freedom of expression score in Latvia peaked at 10 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 8, in 2015.
Latvia ranks 4th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| 2020s | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Human Rights Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index 0.94 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.751 (2025)
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- Freedom of Association Index 0.888 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is freedom of expression score in Latvia?
- Freedom of expression score in Latvia was 9 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest freedom of expression score recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 10 in 2005.
- What is the lowest freedom of expression score recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 in 2015.
- How does Latvia rank for freedom of expression score?
- Latvia ranks 4th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is freedom of expression score rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia 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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About this data
Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.