What is press freedom index in Central African Republic?

Press freedom index in Central African Republic was 41.92 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Central African Republic?

The highest recorded value was 47.27 in 2019.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Central African Republic?

The lowest recorded value was 26.61 in 2013.

How does Central African Republic rank for press freedom index?

Central African Republic ranks 55th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Central African Republic?

Over the last ten years it is up 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic

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

Central African Republic: Press Freedom Index was 41.92 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

41.92

Change on year

down 2.2%

World rank

55th

of 177 countries

All-time high

47.27

in 2019

All-time low

26.61

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Central African Republic, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Central African Republic is 41.92, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 57.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Central African Republic peaked at 47.27 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 26.61, in 2013.

That places Central African Republic 55th 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	35.12	26.61	47.27	7
2020s	42.39	41.92	42.87	2

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

52 Jordan 42.89 compare
53 Qatar 42.6 compare
54 Sri Lanka 42.2 compare
56 Uganda 41.19 compare
57 Tanzania 40.69 compare
58 Chad 40.2 compare

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More social development data for Central African Republic

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 55,307 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 674,222 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.458 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.102 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.438 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.13 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.438 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Central African Republic?: Press freedom index in Central African Republic was 41.92 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Central African Republic?: The highest recorded value was 47.27 in 2019.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Central African Republic?: The lowest recorded value was 26.61 in 2013.
How does Central African Republic rank for press freedom index?: Central African Republic ranks 55th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Central African Republic?: Over the last ten years it is up 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central African Republic 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).