What is press freedom index in Burundi?

Press freedom index in Burundi was 47.57 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Burundi?

The highest recorded value was 55.78 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Burundi?

The lowest recorded value was 38.02 in 2013.

How does Burundi rank for press freedom index?

Burundi ranks 34th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Burundi?

Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Burundi 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 Burundi

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

Burundi: Press Freedom Index was 47.57 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

47.57

Change on year

down 14.0%

World rank

34th

of 177 countries

All-time high

55.78

in 2017

All-time low

38.02

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Burundi, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Burundi stood at 47.57.

That represents a change of down 14.0% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Burundi peaked at 55.78 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 38.02, in 2013.

Burundi ranks 34th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	48.5	38.02	55.78	7
2020s	51.45	47.57	55.33	2

Countries ranked near Burundi

31 Russia 48.71 compare
32 Democratic Republic of Congo 48.59 compare
33 Venezuela 47.6 compare
35 Algeria 47.26 compare
36 Pakistan 46.86 compare
37 Cambodia 46.84 compare

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More social development data for Burundi

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 110,800 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 318,291 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.226 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.06 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.271 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.142 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.271 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Burundi?: Press freedom index in Burundi was 47.57 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Burundi?: The highest recorded value was 55.78 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Burundi?: The lowest recorded value was 38.02 in 2013.
How does Burundi rank for press freedom index?: Burundi ranks 34th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Burundi?: Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Burundi 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).