Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Lithuania
Lithuania: Key media freedoms, annual growth rate was -45.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-45.25 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 482.6%
World rank
159th
of 175 countries
All-time high
274.5 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-792.31 % change on previous year
in 1940
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Lithuania, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Lithuania stood at -45.25 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 482.6% on the previous year and down 178.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Lithuania peaked at 274.5 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -792.31 % change on previous year, in 1940.
Lithuania ranks 159th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | -73.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 139.62 % change on previous year | -290.6% |
| 1919 | 7.03 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | -34.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1926 | -1.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | -203.69 % change on previous year | +17783.8% |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 36.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 1940 | -792.31 % change on previous year | -2274.0% |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1960 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 44.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 15.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 274.5 % change on previous year | +1622.3% |
| 1991 | -8.75 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 41.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -17.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -14.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2018 | -19.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 57.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | -12.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2024 | 11.83 % change on previous year | -195.9% |
| 2025 | -45.25 % change on previous year | -482.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Lithuania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | -17783.8% | -1.14 % change on previous year | -203.69 % change on previous year |
| 1940 | -2274.0% | 36.44 % change on previous year | -792.31 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 7.34 % change on previous year | -73.25 % change on previous year | 139.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | -23.93 % change on previous year | -203.69 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 3.64 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 36.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | -79.23 % change on previous year | -792.31 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.04 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 44.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.57 % change on previous year | -8.75 % change on previous year | 274.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.11 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 41.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.18 % change on previous year | -19.75 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.01 % change on previous year | -45.25 % change on previous year | 57.78 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 156 Armenia -42.03 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Nigeria -43.35 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Argentina -45.09 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Malawi -49.88 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Tanzania -54.06 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Albania -54.42 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Lithuania?
- Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Lithuania was -45.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key media freedoms, annual growth rate recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 274.5 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms, annual growth rate recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was -792.31 % change on previous year in 1940.
- How does Lithuania rank for key media freedoms, annual growth rate?
- Lithuania ranks 159th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Key media freedoms, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Key media freedoms. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key media freedoms V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key media freedoms. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.