What is press freedom index in Congo?

Press freedom index in Congo was 38.83 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Congo?

The highest recorded value was 38.83 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 28.2 in 2013.

How does Congo rank for press freedom index?

Congo ranks 63rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Congo?

Over the last ten years it is up 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Congo 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 Congo

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

Congo: Press Freedom Index was 38.83 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

38.83

Change on year

up 6.2%

World rank

63rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

38.83

in 2021

All-time low

28.2

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Congo, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Congo recorded 38.83 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 37.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Congo peaked at 38.83 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 28.2, in 2013.

Congo ranks 63rd of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	33.52	28.2	36.73	7
2020s	37.7	36.56	38.83	2

Countries ranked near Congo

60 Nicaragua 39.98 compare
61 Nigeria 39.69 compare
62 Malaysia 39.47 compare
64 Gabon 38.6 compare
65 Guatemala 38.45 compare
66 Zambia 38.21 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Congo

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 62,500 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13,134 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.433 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.115 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.326 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.188 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.326 (2025)

All data for Congo →

Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Congo?: Press freedom index in Congo was 38.83 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Congo?: The highest recorded value was 38.83 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 28.2 in 2013.
How does Congo rank for press freedom index?: Congo ranks 63rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Congo?: Over the last ten years it is up 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Congo 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).