Key media freedoms in Czechia
Czechia: Key media freedoms was 2.16 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Key media freedoms in Czechia, 1918–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Czechia recorded 2.16 for key media freedoms in 2025.
That represents a change of down 18.2% on the previous year and up 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Czechia peaked at 2.92 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -2.78, in 1949.
That places Czechia 20th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 2 |
| 1920s | 1.16 | 1.01 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.5184 | -1.9 | 0.955 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.08 | -2.78 | -0.384 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.39 | -2.78 | -2.13 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.86 | -2.13 | -0.064 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.11 | -2.11 | -2.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.1 | -2.11 | -2.04 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.92 | 2.92 | 2.92 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.92 | 2.92 | 2.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.04 | 1.25 | 2.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.06 | 1.25 | 2.64 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Czechia?
- Key media freedoms in Czechia was 2.16 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 in 1990.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.78 in 1949.
- How does Czechia rank for key media freedoms?
- Czechia ranks 20th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia 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.