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Independent Media

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia · 2005 - 2024 · source: Freedom House NIT · updated 2026-10-03 · 29 economies

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Latest 1-year picture: Estonia (6.25, 2024) leads with 6.25 in 2024 (unit: 1-7 scale (7 = most democratic)); Latvia 6, Lithuania 6 follow. 29 economies tracked; leader trend is falling over the recorded window. For investors this helps benchmark a country against the global leader and the regional pack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Independent Media?

Independent Media is a cross-country economic indicator tracked by 24Peaks, compiled from Freedom House NIT. The dataset covers 29 economies for 2005-2024.

What is the latest Independent Media value for Estonia?

The latest available Independent Media value for Estonia is 6.25, as of 2024.

Which country has the highest Independent Media?

As of the latest available year (2024), Estonia leads with a value of 6.25.

How has Independent Media changed in Estonia over time?

Between 2005 and 2024, Independent Media in Estonia declined from 6.50 to 6.25 (-0.25 net change).

What years does the Independent Media data cover?

The Independent Media dataset covers 2005-2024, compiled from Freedom House NIT.

Ranking Race — Independent Media

1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher

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Real annual global ranks, 2005 - 2024. Kosovo climbed from #21 to #15 (overtook Hungary). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.

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Key Events — Kosovo

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Overtook Hungary in global rank auto
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Overtook Bosnia and Herzegovina in global rank auto

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