What is press freedom index in Cambodia?

Press freedom index in Cambodia was 46.84 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cambodia?

The highest recorded value was 46.84 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cambodia?

The lowest recorded value was 40.7 in 2016.

How does Cambodia rank for press freedom index?

Cambodia ranks 37th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cambodia?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Cambodia 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 Cambodia

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

Cambodia: Press Freedom Index was 46.84 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

46.84

Change on year

up 3.0%

World rank

37th

of 177 countries

All-time high

46.84

in 2021

All-time low

40.7

in 2016

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Cambodia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Cambodia recorded 46.84 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Cambodia peaked at 46.84 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 40.7, in 2016.

That places Cambodia 37th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	42.62	40.7	45.9	7
2020s	46.15	45.46	46.84	2

Countries ranked near Cambodia

34 Burundi 47.57 compare
35 Algeria 47.26 compare
36 Pakistan 46.86 compare
38 Mexico 46.71 compare
39 India 46.56 compare
40 Eswatini 46.34 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Cambodia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 23 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 11,332 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.195 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.051 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.26 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.06 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.26 (2025)

All data for Cambodia →

Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Cambodia?: Press freedom index in Cambodia was 46.84 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cambodia?: The highest recorded value was 46.84 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cambodia?: The lowest recorded value was 40.7 in 2016.
How does Cambodia rank for press freedom index?: Cambodia ranks 37th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cambodia?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Cambodia 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).