Key media freedoms in Greece
Greece: Key media freedoms was 1.06 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.06
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
63rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
2.59
in 2008
All-time low
-2.8
in 1936
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Key media freedoms in Greece, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key media freedoms in Greece is 1.06, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Greece peaked at 2.59 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -2.8, in 1936.
Greece ranks 63rd 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -0.224 | — |
| 1901 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -0.224 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -0.378 | +68.8% |
| 1926 | -0.378 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -0.22 | -41.8% |
| 1928 | -0.22 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -0.22 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -0.22 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -0.22 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -0.22 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -0.22 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -0.22 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -0.22 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -2.8 | +1173.2% |
| 1937 | -2.8 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -2.8 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -2.8 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -2.8 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.33 | -16.9% |
| 1942 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -1.58 | -32.2% |
| 1945 | -0.932 | -41.0% |
| 1946 | -0.932 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -0.932 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -0.932 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -0.932 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.339 | -63.6% |
| 1951 | -0.339 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -0.339 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -0.339 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -0.048 | -85.8% |
| 1955 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -0.048 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -0.508 | +958.3% |
| 1967 | -1.61 | +217.9% |
| 1968 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -0.574 | -64.5% |
| 1975 | 2.49 | -533.3% |
| 1976 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.59 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 2.59 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.59 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.59 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.59 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.23 | -14.1% |
| 2014 | 2.23 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.78 | -19.9% |
| 2016 | 1.48 | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 1.51 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 1.51 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.09 | +38.5% |
| 2020 | 1.06 | -49.1% |
| 2021 | 1.06 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.06 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.06 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.06 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.06 | +0.0% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 1.06 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.28, 83% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Greece's 1.06 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.973, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.224 | -0.224 | -0.224 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.224 | -0.224 | -0.224 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.2536 | -0.378 | -0.22 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.25 | -2.8 | -0.22 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.6 | -2.8 | -0.932 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.1644 | -0.339 | -0.048 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.5641 | -1.61 | -0.048 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5401 | -1.61 | 2.49 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.51 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 | 1.48 | 2.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Greece
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Greece?
- Key media freedoms in Greece was 1.06 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 2.59 in 2008.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.8 in 1936.
- How does Greece rank for key media freedoms?
- Greece ranks 63rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.