Key media freedoms in Lithuania
Lithuania: Key media freedoms was 1.28 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Key media freedoms in Lithuania, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key media freedoms in Lithuania is 1.28, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 45.2% on the previous year and down 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Lithuania peaked at 2.68 in 2004 and was at its lowest, -2.55, in 1940.
Lithuania ranks 51st 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.912 | -0.912 | -0.912 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.6668 | -1.58 | 0.67 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.2642 | -0.45 | 0.67 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.4336 | -0.45 | -0.286 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.55 | -2.55 | -2.55 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.55 | -2.55 | -2.55 | 10 |
| 1960s | -2.55 | -2.55 | -2.55 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.55 | -2.55 | -2.55 | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.19 | -2.55 | -1.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.92 | 1.9 | 2.08 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.37 | 1.9 | 2.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.15 | 1.52 | 2.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.15 | 1.28 | 2.39 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Lithuania?
- Key media freedoms in Lithuania was 1.28 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 in 2004.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.55 in 1940.
- How does Lithuania rank for key media freedoms?
- Lithuania ranks 51st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.