Press Freedom Index in Albania
Albania: Press Freedom Index was 30.59 in 2021. ▬ Flat
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.
Press Freedom Index in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30.88 | — |
| 2014 | 29.92 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 28.77 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 29.92 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 29.92 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 29.49 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 29.84 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 30.25 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 30.59 | +1.1% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 30.59 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 91% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Albania's 30.59 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 1.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
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
More social development data for Albania
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 4,673 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 21,447 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0091 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 21,447 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).