Key media freedoms in Chile
Chile: Key media freedoms was 2.65 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Key media freedoms in Chile, 1812–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, key media freedoms in Chile stood at 2.65.
That represents a change of up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Chile peaked at 2.78 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -2.46, in 1974.
Chile ranks 13th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810s | -2.12 | -2.12 | -2.12 | 8 |
| 1820s | -1.83 | -2.12 | -1.7 | 10 |
| 1830s | -1.88 | -1.88 | -1.88 | 10 |
| 1840s | -1.79 | -1.89 | -1.73 | 10 |
| 1850s | -1.61 | -1.85 | -1.04 | 10 |
| 1860s | -1.04 | -1.04 | -1.04 | 10 |
| 1870s | -0.165 | -1.04 | 0.053 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.053 | 0.053 | 0.053 | 10 |
| 1890s | -0.3342 | -1.9 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.3629 | 0.279 | 0.812 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.7016 | 0.536 | 0.812 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.536 | 0.536 | 0.536 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.881 | 0.881 | 0.881 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.09 | -2.46 | 1.73 | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.29 | -2.46 | -0.776 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.47 | 2.31 | 2.58 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.59 | 1.74 | 2.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.01 | 1.4 | 2.65 | 6 |
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,631 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5,358 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.839 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.926 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.86 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.839 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.574 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.781 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Chile?
- Key media freedoms in Chile was 2.65 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 2.78 in 2006.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.46 in 1974.
- How does Chile rank for key media freedoms?
- Chile ranks 13th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.