Key media freedoms in Serbia
Serbia: Key media freedoms was -1.94 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Key media freedoms in Serbia, 1835–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key media freedoms in Serbia is -1.94, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Serbia peaked at 0.926 in 1889 and was at its lowest, -2.62, in 1942.
That places Serbia 157th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | -1.29 | -1.29 | -1.29 | 5 |
| 1840s | -1.29 | -1.29 | -1.29 | 10 |
| 1850s | -1.29 | -1.29 | -1.29 | 10 |
| 1860s | -1.29 | -1.29 | -1.29 | 10 |
| 1870s | -1.29 | -1.29 | -1.29 | 10 |
| 1880s | -1.07 | -1.29 | 0.926 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.926 | 0.926 | 0.926 | 10 |
| 1900s | -0.9507 | -1.2 | -0.797 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.06 | -1.48 | -0.797 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.48 | -2.43 | -1.35 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.01 | -2.43 | -1.9 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.1 | -2.62 | -1.75 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.75 | -1.75 | -1.75 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.75 | -1.75 | -1.75 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.75 | -1.75 | -1.75 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.75 | -1.75 | -1.75 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.62 | -1.76 | -1.05 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0676 | -0.322 | 0.274 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.03 | -1.65 | -0.193 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.8 | -1.94 | -1.1 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More social development data for Serbia
- Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 40,863 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 29,665 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.3 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.424 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.577 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.3 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.217 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.208 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Serbia?
- Key media freedoms in Serbia was -1.94 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.926 in 1889.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.62 in 1942.
- How does Serbia rank for key media freedoms?
- Serbia ranks 157th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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.