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.

Press Freedom Index in Colombia

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

Colombia: Press Freedom Index was 43.74 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

43.74

Change on year

up 2.5%

World rank

47th

of 177 countries

All-time high

44.11

in 2016

All-time low

36.68

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

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.

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

44 Thailand 45.22 compare
45 Morocco 43.94 compare
46 Cameroon 43.78 compare
48 Oman 43.37 compare
49 Palestine 43.18 compare
50 United Arab Emirates 43.13 compare

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More social development data for Colombia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,464 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 79,669 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.89 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.555 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.765 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.467 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.765 (2025)

All data for Colombia →

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

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).