Press Freedom Index in Croatia
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
9
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.
Press Freedom Index in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26.61 | — |
| 2014 | 26.82 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 26.12 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 27.91 | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 29.59 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 28.94 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 29.03 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 28.51 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 27.95 | -2.0% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 27.95 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 27.95 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
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
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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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).