What is press freedom index in Cameroon?

Press freedom index in Cameroon was 43.78 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cameroon?

The highest recorded value was 43.78 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cameroon?

The lowest recorded value was 34.78 in 2013.

How does Cameroon rank for press freedom index?

Cameroon ranks 46th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cameroon?

Over the last ten years it is up 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Cameroon 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 Cameroon

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

Cameroon: Press Freedom Index was 43.78 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

43.78

Change on year

up 1.2%

World rank

46th

of 177 countries

All-time high

43.78

in 2021

All-time low

34.78

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Cameroon, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Cameroon stood at 43.78. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 25.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Cameroon peaked at 43.78 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 34.78, in 2013.

Cameroon ranks 46th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	39.84	34.78	43.32	7
2020s	43.53	43.28	43.78	2

Countries ranked near Cameroon

43 Philippines 45.64 compare
44 Thailand 45.22 compare
45 Morocco 43.94 compare
47 Colombia 43.74 compare
48 Oman 43.37 compare
49 Palestine 43.18 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Cameroon

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 408,613 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 140,366 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.336 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.114 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.509 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.093 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.509 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Cameroon?: Press freedom index in Cameroon was 43.78 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cameroon?: The highest recorded value was 43.78 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cameroon?: The lowest recorded value was 34.78 in 2013.
How does Cameroon rank for press freedom index?: Cameroon ranks 46th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cameroon?: Over the last ten years it is up 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Cameroon 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).