What is press freedom index in Croatia?

Press freedom index in Croatia was 27.95 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Croatia?

The highest recorded value was 29.59 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Croatia?

The lowest recorded value was 26.12 in 2015.

How does Croatia rank for press freedom index?

Croatia ranks 123rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Croatia?

Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Croatia 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 Croatia

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

Croatia: Press Freedom Index was 27.95 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

27.95

Change on year

down 2.0%

World rank

123rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

29.59

in 2017

All-time low

26.12

in 2015

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Croatia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Croatia stood at 27.95.

That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Croatia peaked at 29.59 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 26.12, in 2015.

That places Croatia 123rd 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	27.86	26.12	29.59	7
2020s	28.23	27.95	28.51	2

Countries ranked near Croatia

120 Niger 28.44 compare
121 Bosnia and Herzegovina 28.34 compare
122 Madagascar 28.24 compare
124 Fiji 27.92 compare
125 Chile 27.89 compare
126 Belize 27.61 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Croatia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 29,748 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 17,207 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.821 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.593 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.886 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.459 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.886 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Croatia?: Press freedom index in Croatia was 27.95 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Croatia?: The highest recorded value was 29.59 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Croatia?: The lowest recorded value was 26.12 in 2015.
How does Croatia rank for press freedom index?: Croatia ranks 123rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Croatia?: Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Croatia 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).