Press Freedom Index in Argentina
Argentina: Press Freedom Index was 28.99 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Argentina, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Argentina is 28.99, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Argentina peaked at 28.99 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 25.07, in 2017.
Argentina ranks 110th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25.67 | — |
| 2014 | 25.27 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 26.11 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 25.09 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 25.07 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 26.05 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 28.3 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 28.78 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 28.99 | +0.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 28.99 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 86% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 28.99 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 93% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.94 | 25.07 | 28.3 | 7 |
| 2020s | 28.88 | 28.78 | 28.99 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Argentina?
- Press freedom index in Argentina was 28.99 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 28.99 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.07 in 2017.
- How does Argentina rank for press freedom index?
- Argentina ranks 110th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Argentina 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).