Freedom of Expression Score in Lithuania
Lithuania: Freedom of Expression Score was 10 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Freedom of Expression Score in Lithuania, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for freedom of expression score in Lithuania is 10, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, freedom of expression score in Lithuania peaked at 10 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 9, in 2009.
Lithuania ranks 1st of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Freedom of Expression Score in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | — |
| 2007 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 2025 | 10 | +0.0% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 10 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 1.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 10 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6, 1.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.67 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| 2020s | 9.67 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is freedom of expression score in Lithuania?
- Freedom of expression score in Lithuania was 10 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest freedom of expression score recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 10 in 2005.
- What is the lowest freedom of expression score recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 in 2009.
- How does Lithuania rank for freedom of expression score?
- Lithuania ranks 1st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is freedom of expression score rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.