Press Freedom Index in Chile
Chile: Press Freedom Index was 27.89 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Chile, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Chile is 27.89, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Chile peaked at 27.89 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19.23, in 2016.
That places Chile 125th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26.24 | — |
| 2014 | 25.8 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 23 | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 19.23 | -16.4% |
| 2017 | 20.53 | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 22.69 | +10.5% |
| 2019 | 25.65 | +13.0% |
| 2020 | 27.31 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 27.89 | +2.1% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 27.89 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Chile's 27.89 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 90% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.31 | 19.23 | 26.24 | 7 |
| 2020s | 27.6 | 27.31 | 27.89 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chile
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Chile?
- Press freedom index in Chile was 27.89 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 27.89 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.23 in 2016.
- How does Chile rank for press freedom index?
- Chile ranks 125th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Chile 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).