Key media freedoms in Morocco
Morocco: Key media freedoms was -0.275 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.275
Change on year
down 135.0%
World rank
115th
of 175 countries
All-time high
-0.117
in 2024
All-time low
-2.34
in 1912
Years of data
114
1912–2025
Key media freedoms in Morocco, 1912–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key media freedoms in Morocco is -0.275, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 135.0% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Morocco peaked at -0.117 in 2024 and was at its lowest, -2.34, in 1912.
That places Morocco 115th 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.
Key media freedoms in Morocco, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | -2.34 | — |
| 1913 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -2.34 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -1.49 | -36.6% |
| 1957 | -0.701 | -52.8% |
| 1958 | -0.701 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -0.701 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -0.701 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -0.701 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.701 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -0.854 | +21.8% |
| 1964 | -0.854 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -1.73 | +102.6% |
| 1966 | -1.73 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -1.62 | -6.2% |
| 1968 | -1.62 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -1.62 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -1.62 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.62 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -1.62 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -2.14 | +32.1% |
| 1974 | -1.94 | -9.5% |
| 1975 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -1.6 | -17.6% |
| 1988 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -1.14 | -28.5% |
| 1993 | -1.14 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -1.14 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -1.14 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -1.14 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -1.14 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -0.496 | -56.6% |
| 1999 | -0.367 | -26.0% |
| 2000 | -0.447 | +21.8% |
| 2001 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -0.447 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -0.455 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | -0.44 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | -0.44 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -0.517 | +17.5% |
| 2015 | -0.614 | +18.8% |
| 2016 | -0.614 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -0.657 | +7.0% |
| 2018 | -0.657 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -0.657 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | -0.519 | -21.0% |
| 2021 | -0.267 | -48.6% |
| 2022 | -0.267 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | -0.267 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -0.117 | -56.2% |
| 2025 | -0.275 | +135.0% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's -0.275 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.292. (46 countries reporting)
- Morocco's -0.275 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -0.982, 28% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 8 |
| 1920s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.34 | -2.34 | -2.34 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.76 | -2.34 | -0.701 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.21 | -1.73 | -0.701 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.86 | -2.14 | -1.62 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.84 | -1.94 | -1.6 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.09 | -1.6 | -0.367 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.447 | -0.447 | -0.447 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5498 | -0.657 | -0.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2853 | -0.519 | -0.117 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Morocco?
- Key media freedoms in Morocco was -0.275 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was -0.117 in 2024.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.34 in 1912.
- How does Morocco rank for key media freedoms?
- Morocco ranks 115th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.