What is press freedom index in Angola?

Press freedom index in Angola was 34.06 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Angola?

The highest recorded value was 40.42 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Angola?

The lowest recorded value was 33.92 in 2020.

How does Angola rank for press freedom index?

Angola ranks 78th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Angola?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Angola 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 Angola

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

Angola: Press Freedom Index was 34.06 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

34.06

Change on year

up 0.4%

World rank

78th

of 177 countries

All-time high

40.42

in 2017

All-time low

33.92

in 2020

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Angola, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Angola stood at 34.06.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Angola peaked at 40.42 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 33.92, in 2020.

Angola ranks 78th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	37.97	34.96	40.42	7
2020s	33.99	33.92	34.06	2

Countries ranked near Angola

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77 Montenegro 34.33 compare
79 Kenya 33.65 compare
80 Ethiopia 33.63 compare
81 Paraguay 33.52 compare

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More social development data for Angola

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 25,396 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13,433 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.61 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.163 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.624 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.103 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.624 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Angola?: Press freedom index in Angola was 34.06 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Angola?: The highest recorded value was 40.42 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Angola?: The lowest recorded value was 33.92 in 2020.
How does Angola rank for press freedom index?: Angola ranks 78th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Angola?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Angola 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).