What is press freedom index in Benin?

Press freedom index in Benin was 38.18 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 38.18 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 28.33 in 2013.

How does Benin rank for press freedom index?

Benin ranks 67th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is up 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Benin 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 Benin

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

Benin: Press Freedom Index was 38.18 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

38.18

Change on year

up 8.7%

World rank

67th

of 177 countries

All-time high

38.18

in 2021

All-time low

28.33

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Benin, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Benin stood at 38.18. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and up 34.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Benin peaked at 38.18 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 28.33, in 2013.

That places Benin 67th 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	29.66	28.33	31.74	7
2020s	36.64	35.11	38.18	2

Countries ranked near Benin

64 Gabon 38.6 compare
65 Guatemala 38.45 compare
66 Zambia 38.21 compare
68 Indonesia 37.4 compare
69 Bulgaria 37.29 compare
70 Brazil 36.25 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Benin

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 16,974 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,279 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.619 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.323 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.836 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.28 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.836 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Benin?: Press freedom index in Benin was 38.18 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 38.18 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 28.33 in 2013.
How does Benin rank for press freedom index?: Benin ranks 67th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Benin 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).