Press Freedom Index in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Press Freedom Index was 28.34 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 28.34, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 29.02 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 26.86, in 2013.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 121st out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26.86 | — |
| 2014 | 26.86 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 27.51 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 28.45 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 27.83 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 27.37 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 29.02 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 28.51 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 28.34 | -0.6% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 28.34 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 85% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 28.34 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.7 | 26.86 | 29.02 | 7 |
| 2020s | 28.43 | 28.34 | 28.51 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
More social development data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 586 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 24,653 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0079 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 24,653 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Press freedom index in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 28.34 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 29.02 in 2019.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.86 in 2013.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for press freedom index?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 121st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).