Key media freedoms in Fiji
Fiji: Key media freedoms was 0.549 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Key media freedoms in Fiji, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key media freedoms in Fiji is 0.549, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 286.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Fiji peaked at 1.2 in 1900 and was at its lowest, -1.82, in 2007.
That places Fiji 89th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8735 | 0.107 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.387 | 0.387 | 0.387 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.3245 | -1.82 | 0.387 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8226 | -1.82 | -0.046 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2498 | -0.042 | 0.549 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 86 Madagascar 0.589 compare
- 87 Seychelles 0.575 compare
- 88 Argentina 0.554 compare
- 90 Liberia 0.544 compare
- 91 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.51 compare
- 92 Israel 0.46 compare
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- Freedom of Expression Index 0.724 (2025)
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- Participatory Democracy Index 0.265 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Fiji?
- Key media freedoms in Fiji was 0.549 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 1.2 in 1900.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.82 in 2007.
- How does Fiji rank for key media freedoms?
- Fiji ranks 89th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 286.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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.