What is press freedom index in Brazil?

Press freedom index in Brazil was 36.25 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Brazil?

The highest recorded value was 36.25 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Brazil?

The lowest recorded value was 31.2 in 2018.

How does Brazil rank for press freedom index?

Brazil ranks 70th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Brazil?

Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Brazil 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 Brazil

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

Brazil: Press Freedom Index was 36.25 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

36.25

Change on year

up 6.5%

World rank

70th

of 177 countries

All-time high

36.25

in 2021

All-time low

31.2

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Brazil, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Brazil recorded 36.25 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Brazil peaked at 36.25 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 31.2, in 2018.

That places Brazil 70th 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	32.7	31.2	34.03	7
2020s	35.15	34.05	36.25	2

Countries ranked near Brazil

67 Benin 38.18 compare
68 Indonesia 37.4 compare
69 Bulgaria 37.29 compare
71 Bolivia 35.47 compare
72 Guinea 35.42 compare
73 Mozambique 35.39 compare

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More social development data for Brazil

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 278,966 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 6,306 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.882 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.704 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.871 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.528 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.871 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Brazil?: Press freedom index in Brazil was 36.25 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Brazil?: The highest recorded value was 36.25 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Brazil?: The lowest recorded value was 31.2 in 2018.
How does Brazil rank for press freedom index?: Brazil ranks 70th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Brazil?: Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Brazil 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).