What is press freedom index in Cuba?

Press freedom index in Cuba was 63.94 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cuba?

The highest recorded value was 71.75 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cuba?

The lowest recorded value was 63.81 in 2019.

How does Cuba rank for press freedom index?

Cuba ranks 10th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cuba?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Cuba 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 Cuba

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

Cuba: Press Freedom Index was 63.94 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

63.94

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

10th

of 177 countries

All-time high

71.75

in 2017

All-time low

63.81

in 2019

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Cuba, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Cuba recorded 63.94 for press freedom index in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Cuba peaked at 71.75 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 63.81, in 2019.

That places Cuba 10th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	69.64	63.81	71.75	7
2020s	63.88	63.81	63.94	2

Countries ranked near Cuba

7 Iran 72.7 compare
8 Syria 70.63 compare
9 Laos 70.56 compare
11 Saudi Arabia 62.73 compare
12 Yemen 62.35 compare
13 Bahrain 61.1 compare

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More social development data for Cuba

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 115 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 29,395 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.022 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.057 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.302 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.054 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.302 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Cuba?: Press freedom index in Cuba was 63.94 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cuba?: The highest recorded value was 71.75 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cuba?: The lowest recorded value was 63.81 in 2019.
How does Cuba rank for press freedom index?: Cuba ranks 10th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cuba?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Cuba 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).