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.

Press Freedom Index in Chile

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

Chile: Press Freedom Index was 27.89 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

27.89

Change on year

up 2.1%

World rank

125th

of 177 countries

All-time high

27.89

in 2021

All-time low

19.23

in 2016

Years of data

2013–2021

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.

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

122 Madagascar 28.24 compare
123 Croatia 27.95 compare
124 Fiji 27.92 compare
126 Belize 27.61 compare
127 Seychelles 25.66 compare
128 Guyana 25.61 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Chile

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,631 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5,358 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.86 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.781 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.93 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.574 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.93 (2025)

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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

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).