What is press freedom index in Algeria?

Press freedom index in Algeria was 47.26 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Algeria?

The highest recorded value was 47.26 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Algeria?

The lowest recorded value was 36.26 in 2014.

How does Algeria rank for press freedom index?

Algeria ranks 35th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Algeria?

Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Algeria 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 Algeria

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

Algeria: Press Freedom Index was 47.26 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

47.26

Change on year

up 3.8%

World rank

35th

of 177 countries

All-time high

47.26

in 2021

All-time low

36.26

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Algeria, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Algeria recorded 47.26 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Algeria peaked at 47.26 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 36.26, in 2014.

That places Algeria 35th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	40.4	36.26	45.75	7
2020s	46.39	45.52	47.26	2

Countries ranked near Algeria

32 Democratic Republic of Congo 48.59 compare
33 Venezuela 47.6 compare
34 Burundi 47.57 compare
36 Pakistan 46.86 compare
37 Cambodia 46.84 compare
38 Mexico 46.71 compare

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More social development data for Algeria

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 180,575 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 9,174 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.303 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.126 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.424 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.095 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.424 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Algeria?: Press freedom index in Algeria was 47.26 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Algeria?: The highest recorded value was 47.26 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Algeria?: The lowest recorded value was 36.26 in 2014.
How does Algeria rank for press freedom index?: Algeria ranks 35th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Algeria?: Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Algeria 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).