Key media freedoms in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Key media freedoms was -0.307 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.307
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
116th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.815
in 2014
All-time low
-2.38
in 1977
Years of data
106
1920–2025
Key media freedoms in Central African Republic, 1920–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key media freedoms in Central African Republic is -0.307, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 137.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Central African Republic peaked at 0.815 in 2014 and was at its lowest, -2.38, in 1977.
Central African Republic ranks 116th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key media freedoms in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -2.1 | — |
| 1921 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -2.1 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.24 | -40.7% |
| 1947 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.821 | -33.9% |
| 1951 | -0.821 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -0.821 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -0.821 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -0.821 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -0.821 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.821 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -0.17 | -79.3% |
| 1958 | -0.17 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.382 | -324.7% |
| 1960 | -1.23 | -422.0% |
| 1961 | -1.23 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.23 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.72 | +39.6% |
| 1964 | -1.72 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -1.72 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -1.53 | -10.8% |
| 1967 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -2.38 | +55.5% |
| 1978 | -2.38 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -2.38 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.46 | -38.6% |
| 1981 | -1.46 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -2.11 | +44.0% |
| 1983 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -1.2 | -42.9% |
| 1991 | -1.2 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -0.321 | -73.3% |
| 1993 | -0.116 | -63.9% |
| 1994 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -0.116 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -0.062 | -46.6% |
| 2014 | 0.815 | -1414.5% |
| 2015 | 0.815 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.815 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.561 | -31.2% |
| 2018 | 0.54 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 0.606 | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 0.082 | -86.5% |
| 2021 | 0.096 | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | -0.079 | -182.3% |
| 2024 | -0.307 | +288.6% |
| 2025 | -0.307 | -0.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -0.307 is above the median for low income countries, which is -0.42, 73% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -0.307 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.123. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | -2.1 | -2.1 | -2.1 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.1 | -2.1 | -2.1 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.75 | -2.1 | -1.24 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.5705 | -0.821 | 0.382 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.5 | -1.72 | -1.23 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.79 | -2.38 | -1.53 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.98 | -2.11 | -1.46 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3539 | -1.2 | -0.116 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.116 | -0.116 | -0.116 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3742 | -0.116 | 0.815 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0698 | -0.307 | 0.096 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More social development data for Central African Republic
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 55,307 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 674,222 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.1223 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 674,222 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.01 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Central African Republic?
- Key media freedoms in Central African Republic was -0.307 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.815 in 2014.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.38 in 1977.
- How does Central African Republic rank for key media freedoms?
- Central African Republic ranks 116th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 137.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Key media freedoms. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which the government directly or indirectly attempts to censor political content in print and broadcast media, through formal restrictions or indirect pressures such as financial control, licensing, or access to distribution channels.