Media Corruption Score in Poland
Poland: Media Corruption Score was 1.68 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.68
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
42nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
2.41
in 2008
All-time low
-2.19
in 1949
Years of data
103
1918–2025
Media Corruption Score in Poland, 1918–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for media corruption score in Poland is 1.68, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, media corruption score in Poland peaked at 2.41 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -2.19, in 1949.
Poland ranks 42nd of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Media Corruption Score in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 1.42 | — |
| 1919 | 1.42 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 1.42 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 1.42 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 1.42 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 1.42 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 1.42 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 1.42 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.761 | -46.2% |
| 1927 | 0.511 | -32.9% |
| 1928 | 0.511 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.511 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.324 | -36.6% |
| 1931 | 0.324 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.324 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.324 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.324 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.324 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.324 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.324 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.324 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | -0.429 | -232.4% |
| 1945 | -0.645 | +50.3% |
| 1946 | -0.645 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -0.645 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -0.645 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -2.19 | +240.3% |
| 1950 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -2.19 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.277 | -112.6% |
| 1990 | 2.04 | +636.1% |
| 1991 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.41 | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.58 | -34.3% |
| 2017 | 1.33 | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 1.33 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.05 | -21.0% |
| 2020 | 1.21 | +14.6% |
| 2021 | 1.21 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.21 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.21 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.68 | +38.9% |
| 2025 | 1.68 | +0.0% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 1.68 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.96, 86% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Poland's 1.68 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.14, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 2 |
| 1920s | 1.08 | 0.511 | 1.42 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.324 | 0.324 | 0.324 | 9 |
| 1940s | -0.8673 | -2.19 | -0.429 | 6 |
| 1950s | -2.19 | -2.19 | -2.19 | 10 |
| 1960s | -2.19 | -2.19 | -2.19 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.19 | -2.19 | -2.19 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.95 | -2.19 | 0.277 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.04 | 2.04 | 2.04 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.11 | 2.04 | 2.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.98 | 1.05 | 2.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.36 | 1.21 | 1.68 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is media corruption score in Poland?
- Media corruption score in Poland was 1.68 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest media corruption score recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.41 in 2008.
- What is the lowest media corruption score recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.19 in 1949.
- How does Poland rank for media corruption score?
- Poland ranks 42nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is media corruption score rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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About this data
Gauges the frequency with which journalists, publishers, or broadcasters accept payments to modify news content, indicating the integrity (or corruption) of the media sphere.