What is press freedom index in Azerbaijan?

Press freedom index in Azerbaijan was 58.77 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Azerbaijan?

The highest recorded value was 59.73 in 2018.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Azerbaijan?

The lowest recorded value was 47.73 in 2013.

How does Azerbaijan rank for press freedom index?

Azerbaijan ranks 14th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?

Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan: Press Freedom Index was 58.77 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

58.77

Change on year

up 0.5%

World rank

14th

of 177 countries

All-time high

59.73

in 2018

All-time low

47.73

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Azerbaijan, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Azerbaijan recorded 58.77 for press freedom index in 2021.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Azerbaijan peaked at 59.73 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 47.73, in 2013.

That places Azerbaijan 14th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	56.02	47.73	59.73	7
2020s	58.62	58.48	58.77	2

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

11 Saudi Arabia 62.73 compare
12 Yemen 62.35 compare
13 Bahrain 61.1 compare
15 Egypt 56.17 compare
16 Libya 55.73 compare
17 Equatorial Guinea 55.67 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Azerbaijan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 6,389 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 130,983 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.141 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.053 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.291 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.043 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.291 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Azerbaijan?: Press freedom index in Azerbaijan was 58.77 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Azerbaijan?: The highest recorded value was 59.73 in 2018.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Azerbaijan?: The lowest recorded value was 47.73 in 2013.
How does Azerbaijan rank for press freedom index?: Azerbaijan ranks 14th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?: Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Azerbaijan 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).