What is press freedom index in Bahrain?

Press freedom index in Bahrain was 61.1 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Bahrain?

The highest recorded value was 62.75 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Bahrain?

The lowest recorded value was 54.86 in 2016.

How does Bahrain rank for press freedom index?

Bahrain ranks 13th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Bahrain?

Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Bahrain 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 Bahrain

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

Bahrain: Press Freedom Index was 61.1 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

61.1

Change on year

up 1.6%

World rank

13th

of 177 countries

All-time high

62.75

in 2013

All-time low

54.86

in 2016

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Bahrain, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Bahrain stood at 61.1.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Bahrain peaked at 62.75 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 54.86, in 2016.

That places Bahrain 13th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	59.37	54.86	62.75	7
2020s	60.62	60.13	61.1	2

Countries ranked near Bahrain

10 Cuba 63.94 compare
11 Saudi Arabia 62.73 compare
12 Yemen 62.35 compare
14 Azerbaijan 58.77 compare
15 Egypt 56.17 compare
16 Libya 55.73 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Bahrain

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 240 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 267 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.139 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.062 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.3 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.054 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.3 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Bahrain?: Press freedom index in Bahrain was 61.1 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Bahrain?: The highest recorded value was 62.75 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Bahrain?: The lowest recorded value was 54.86 in 2016.
How does Bahrain rank for press freedom index?: Bahrain ranks 13th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Bahrain?: Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Bahrain 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).