Media Corruption Score in Chile
Chile: Media Corruption Score was 2.47 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.47
Change on year
up 32.1%
World rank
18th
of 175 countries
All-time high
3.43
in 2018
All-time low
-1.82
in 1974
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Media Corruption Score in Chile, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, media corruption score in Chile stood at 2.47.
That represents a change of up 32.1% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, media corruption score in Chile peaked at 3.43 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -1.82, in 1974.
Chile ranks 18th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Media Corruption Score in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1.03 | — |
| 1901 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 1.03 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 1.37 | +32.8% |
| 1961 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.116 | -91.6% |
| 1974 | -1.82 | -1666.4% |
| 1975 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.82 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 3 | -265.2% |
| 1991 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.43 | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 3.43 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.89 | -15.7% |
| 2016 | 2.89 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.89 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.43 | +18.6% |
| 2019 | 2.82 | -17.8% |
| 2020 | 2.11 | -25.2% |
| 2021 | 2.44 | +15.7% |
| 2022 | 1.71 | -29.7% |
| 2023 | 2.06 | +20.1% |
| 2024 | 1.87 | -8.9% |
| 2025 | 2.47 | +32.1% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 2.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.96, 1.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Chile's 2.47 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.13, 2.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.6664 | -1.82 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.82 | -1.82 | -1.82 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.08 | 2.82 | 3.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.11 | 1.71 | 2.47 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is media corruption score in Chile?
- Media corruption score in Chile was 2.47 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest media corruption score recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 3.43 in 2018.
- What is the lowest media corruption score recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.82 in 1974.
- How does Chile rank for media corruption score?
- Chile ranks 18th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is media corruption score rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Media Corruption Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gauges the frequency with which journalists, publishers, or broadcasters accept payments to modify news content, indicating the integrity (or corruption) of the media sphere.