Key media freedoms in Slovenia
Slovenia: Key media freedoms was -0.55 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.55
Change on year
down 359.4%
World rank
127th
of 175 countries
All-time high
2.65
in 1994
All-time low
-2.62
in 1942
Years of data
108
1918–2025
Key media freedoms in Slovenia, 1918–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key media freedoms in Slovenia is -0.55, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 359.4% on the previous year and down 122.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Slovenia peaked at 2.65 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -2.62, in 1942.
That places Slovenia 127th 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 Slovenia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 0.839 | — |
| 1919 | -1.35 | -261.0% |
| 1920 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.53 | +13.3% |
| 1929 | -2.43 | +58.9% |
| 1930 | -2.43 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -2.43 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.9 | -21.8% |
| 1933 | -1.9 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -1.9 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -1.9 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.9 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -1.9 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -1.9 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -1.9 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -1.9 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.48 | +30.5% |
| 1942 | -2.62 | +5.4% |
| 1943 | -2.62 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -2.62 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -1.75 | -33.2% |
| 1946 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -1.75 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -0.261 | -85.1% |
| 1990 | 0.584 | -323.8% |
| 1991 | 0.977 | +67.3% |
| 1992 | 2.13 | +117.6% |
| 1993 | 2.13 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.65 | +24.6% |
| 1995 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.15 | -56.4% |
| 2005 | 1.15 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.12 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 1.49 | +33.5% |
| 2008 | 1.14 | -23.9% |
| 2009 | 2.38 | +109.7% |
| 2010 | 2.36 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2.23 | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 1.47 | -33.9% |
| 2013 | 1.94 | +32.1% |
| 2014 | 2.12 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 2.48 | +17.4% |
| 2016 | 1.93 | -22.4% |
| 2017 | 2.09 | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 1.88 | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 1.88 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.215 | -88.6% |
| 2021 | -0.111 | -151.6% |
| 2022 | 0.847 | -863.1% |
| 2023 | 1.11 | +31.3% |
| 2024 | 0.212 | -80.9% |
| 2025 | -0.55 | -359.4% |
Slovenia compared with similar countries
- Slovenia's -0.55 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.28. (55 countries reporting)
- Slovenia's -0.55 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.973. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | -0.256 | -1.35 | 0.839 | 2 |
| 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 | -1.6 | -1.75 | -0.261 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.17 | 0.584 | 2.65 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 1.12 | 2.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.04 | 1.47 | 2.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2875 | -0.55 | 1.11 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms in Slovenia?
- Key media freedoms in Slovenia was -0.55 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.65 in 1994.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.62 in 1942.
- How does Slovenia rank for key media freedoms?
- Slovenia ranks 127th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 122.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovenia 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.