Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Romania
Romania: Key media freedoms, annual growth rate was 48.33 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
48.33 % change on previous year
World rank
15th
of 175 countries
All-time high
550 % change on previous year
in 1919
All-time low
-332.73 % change on previous year
in 1938
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Romania, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Romania recorded 48.33 % change on previous year for key media freedoms, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 266.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 550 % change on previous year in 1919 and was at its lowest, -332.73 % change on previous year, in 1938.
That places Romania 15th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Romania, 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 | -52.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 106.94 % change on previous year | -302.0% |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 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 | -51.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1916 | -145.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 550 % change on previous year | — |
| 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 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | -35.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | -82.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | -320 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | -332.73 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1939 | -76.05 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | -86.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | -46.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 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 | -15.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 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 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 107.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 77.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 155.11 % change on previous year | +98.9% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 22.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | -61.74 % change on previous year | -373.8% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 219.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 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 | -18.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 27.5 % change on previous year | -249.7% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 13.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 23.12 % change on previous year | +75.3% |
| 2017 | -42.36 % change on previous year | -283.2% |
| 2018 | -50.42 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2019 | 34.13 % change on previous year | -167.7% |
| 2020 | 128.61 % change on previous year | +276.9% |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | -42.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | -18.53 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 2024 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 48.33 % change on previous year | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 % change on previous year | -52.94 % change on previous year | 106.94 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 35.33 % change on previous year | -145.66 % change on previous year | 550 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | -84.73 % change on previous year | -332.73 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | -13.31 % change on previous year | -86.16 % 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 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -15.45 % 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 | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.1 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 155.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.01 % change on previous year | -61.74 % change on previous year | 219.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.32 % change on previous year | -50.42 % change on previous year | 34.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.25 % change on previous year | -42.91 % change on previous year | 128.61 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Romania?
- Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in Romania was 48.33 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key media freedoms, annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 550 % change on previous year in 1919.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms, annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -332.73 % change on previous year in 1938.
- How does Romania rank for key media freedoms, annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 15th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms, annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 266.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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
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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.