What is press freedom index in Bolivia?

Press freedom index in Bolivia was 35.47 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Bolivia?

The highest recorded value was 35.47 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Bolivia?

The lowest recorded value was 31.04 in 2014.

How does Bolivia rank for press freedom index?

Bolivia ranks 71st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Bolivia?

Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Bolivia 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 Bolivia

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

Bolivia: Press Freedom Index was 35.47 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

35.47

Change on year

up 0.3%

World rank

71st

of 177 countries

All-time high

35.47

in 2021

All-time low

31.04

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Bolivia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Bolivia is 35.47, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Bolivia peaked at 35.47 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 31.04, in 2014.

That places Bolivia 71st 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	32.66	31.04	35.38	7
2020s	35.42	35.37	35.47	2

Countries ranked near Bolivia

68 Indonesia 37.4 compare
69 Bulgaria 37.29 compare
70 Brazil 36.25 compare
72 Guinea 35.42 compare
73 Mozambique 35.39 compare
74 Lebanon 34.93 compare

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More social development data for Bolivia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,147 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 710 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.805 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.352 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.741 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.414 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.741 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Bolivia?: Press freedom index in Bolivia was 35.47 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Bolivia?: The highest recorded value was 35.47 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Bolivia?: The lowest recorded value was 31.04 in 2014.
How does Bolivia rank for press freedom index?: Bolivia ranks 71st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Bolivia?: Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Bolivia 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).