What is press freedom index in Armenia?

Press freedom index in Armenia was 28.83 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Armenia?

The highest recorded value was 30.38 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Armenia?

The lowest recorded value was 28.04 in 2013.

How does Armenia rank for press freedom index?

Armenia ranks 116th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Armenia?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Armenia 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 Armenia

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

Armenia: Press Freedom Index was 28.83 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

28.83

Change on year

up 0.8%

World rank

116th

of 177 countries

All-time high

30.38

in 2017

All-time low

28.04

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Armenia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Armenia stood at 28.83.

That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Armenia peaked at 30.38 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 28.04, in 2013.

That places Armenia 116th 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	29.1	28.04	30.38	7
2020s	28.71	28.6	28.83	2

Countries ranked near Armenia

113 Cote d'Ivoire 28.87 compare
114 Bhutan 28.86 compare
115 Poland 28.84 compare
117 Malawi 28.8 compare
118 Mauritius 28.74 compare
119 Georgia 28.64 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Armenia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 123,087 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 15,578 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.869 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.371 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.8 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.319 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.8 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Armenia?: Press freedom index in Armenia was 28.83 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Armenia?: The highest recorded value was 30.38 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Armenia?: The lowest recorded value was 28.04 in 2013.
How does Armenia rank for press freedom index?: Armenia ranks 116th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Armenia?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Armenia 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).