What is press freedom index in Bangladesh?

Press freedom index in Bangladesh was 49.71 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Bangladesh?

The highest recorded value was 50.74 in 2019.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Bangladesh?

The lowest recorded value was 42.01 in 2013.

How does Bangladesh rank for press freedom index?

Bangladesh ranks 29th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Bangladesh?

Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh: Press Freedom Index was 49.71 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

49.71

Change on year

up 0.7%

World rank

29th

of 177 countries

All-time high

50.74

in 2019

All-time low

42.01

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Bangladesh, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Bangladesh stood at 49.71.

The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Bangladesh peaked at 50.74 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 42.01, in 2013.

That places Bangladesh 29th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	45.89	42.01	50.74	7
2020s	49.54	49.37	49.71	2

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

26 Kazakhstan 50.28 compare
27 Brunei 49.91 compare
28 Turkey 49.79 compare
30 Honduras 49.35 compare
31 Russia 48.71 compare
32 Democratic Republic of Congo 48.59 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Bangladesh

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1.18 million (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 31,862 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.535 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.116 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.628 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.099 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.628 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Bangladesh?: Press freedom index in Bangladesh was 49.71 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Bangladesh?: The highest recorded value was 50.74 in 2019.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Bangladesh?: The lowest recorded value was 42.01 in 2013.
How does Bangladesh rank for press freedom index?: Bangladesh ranks 29th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Bangladesh?: Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Bangladesh 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).