Press Freedom Index in Colombia
Colombia: Press Freedom Index was 43.74 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Colombia, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Colombia is 43.74, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Colombia peaked at 44.11 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 36.68, in 2014.
That places Colombia 47th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 37.48 | — |
| 2014 | 36.68 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 39.08 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 44.11 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 41.47 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 41.03 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 42.82 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 42.66 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 43.74 | +2.5% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 43.74 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 1.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 43.74 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 1.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40.38 | 36.68 | 44.11 | 7 |
| 2020s | 43.2 | 42.66 | 43.74 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More social development data for Colombia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,464 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 79,669 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0015 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 79,669 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Colombia?
- Press freedom index in Colombia was 43.74 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 44.11 in 2016.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.68 in 2014.
- How does Colombia rank for press freedom index?
- Colombia ranks 47th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia 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).