What is press freedom index in Albania?

Press freedom index in Albania was 30.59 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Albania?

The highest recorded value was 30.88 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Albania?

The lowest recorded value was 28.77 in 2015.

How does Albania rank for press freedom index?

Albania ranks 98th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Albania?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Albania data come from?

The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Press Freedom Index in Albania

Name: Press Freedom Index in Albania
Creator: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Albania: Press Freedom Index was 30.59 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

30.59

Change on year

up 1.1%

World rank

98th

of 177 countries

All-time high

30.88

in 2013

All-time low

28.77

in 2015

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Albania, 2013–2021

Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Albania is 30.59, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Albania peaked at 30.88 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 28.77, in 2015.

That places Albania 98th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	29.82	28.77	30.88	7
2020s	30.42	30.25	30.59	2

Countries ranked near Albania

95 Israel 30.9 compare
96 Gambia 30.76 compare
97 Comoros 30.65 compare
99 El Salvador 30.49 compare
100 Malta 30.46 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Albania

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 4,673 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 21,447 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.785 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.382 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.872 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.29 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.872 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Albania?: Press freedom index in Albania was 30.59 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Albania?: The highest recorded value was 30.88 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Albania?: The lowest recorded value was 28.77 in 2015.
How does Albania rank for press freedom index?: Albania ranks 98th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Albania?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Albania data come from?: The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Press Freedom Index
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).