What is press freedom index in Cape Verde?

Press freedom index in Cape Verde was 20.09 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cape Verde?

The highest recorded value was 20.69 in 2015.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cape Verde?

The lowest recorded value was 14.32 in 2014.

How does Cape Verde rank for press freedom index?

Cape Verde ranks 151st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cape Verde?

Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde

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

Cape Verde: Press Freedom Index was 20.09 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

20.09

Change on year

down 0.3%

World rank

151st

of 177 countries

All-time high

20.69

in 2015

All-time low

14.32

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Cape Verde, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Cape Verde recorded 20.09 for press freedom index in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Cape Verde peaked at 20.69 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14.32, in 2014.

Cape Verde ranks 151st of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	18.2	14.32	20.69	7
2020s	20.12	20.09	20.15	2

Countries ranked near Cape Verde

148 Ghana 21.33 compare
149 Spain 20.44 compare
150 Lithuania 20.15 compare
152 Cyprus 19.85 compare
153 Australia 19.79 compare
154 Namibia 19.72 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Cape Verde

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 0 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 15 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.874 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.631 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.907 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.458 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.907 (2025)

All data for Cape Verde →

Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Cape Verde?: Press freedom index in Cape Verde was 20.09 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cape Verde?: The highest recorded value was 20.69 in 2015.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cape Verde?: The lowest recorded value was 14.32 in 2014.
How does Cape Verde rank for press freedom index?: Cape Verde ranks 151st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cape Verde?: Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Cape Verde 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.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 9 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).

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).