What is press freedom index in Chad?

Press freedom index in Chad was 40.2 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Chad?

The highest recorded value was 40.59 in 2016.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Chad?

The lowest recorded value was 34.87 in 2013.

How does Chad rank for press freedom index?

Chad ranks 58th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Chad?

Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Chad 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 Chad

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

Chad: Press Freedom Index was 40.2 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

40.2

Change on year

up 1.3%

World rank

58th

of 177 countries

All-time high

40.59

in 2016

All-time low

34.87

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Chad, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Chad recorded 40.2 for press freedom index in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Chad peaked at 40.59 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 34.87, in 2013.

That places Chad 58th 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	38.67	34.87	40.59	7
2020s	39.95	39.7	40.2	2

Countries ranked near Chad

55 Central African Republic 41.92 compare
56 Uganda 41.19 compare
57 Tanzania 40.69 compare
59 Afghanistan 40.19 compare
60 Nicaragua 39.98 compare
61 Nigeria 39.69 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Chad

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1.50 million (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 15,281 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.399 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.062 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.284 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.129 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.284 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Chad?: Press freedom index in Chad was 40.2 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Chad?: The highest recorded value was 40.59 in 2016.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Chad?: The lowest recorded value was 34.87 in 2013.
How does Chad rank for press freedom index?: Chad ranks 58th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Chad?: Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Chad 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).