Press Freedom Index in Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire: Press Freedom Index was 28.87 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Press Freedom Index in Cote d'Ivoire, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Cote d'Ivoire stood at 28.87. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 31.63 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 28.87, in 2021.
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 113th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Cote d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29.77 | — |
| 2014 | 31.63 | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 30.45 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 30.17 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 30.42 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 30.08 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 29.52 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 28.94 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 28.87 | -0.2% |
Cote d'Ivoire compared with similar countries
- Cote d'Ivoire's 28.87 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 38.21, 76% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Cote d'Ivoire's 28.87 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 33.65, 86% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.29 | 29.52 | 31.63 | 7 |
| 2020s | 28.91 | 28.87 | 28.94 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire
More social development data for Cote d'Ivoire
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 74,630 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 32,506 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 32,506 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0023 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
- Press freedom index in Cote d'Ivoire was 28.87 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 31.63 in 2014.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.87 in 2021.
- How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for press freedom index?
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 113th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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).