Press Freedom Index in Cyprus
Cyprus: Press Freedom Index was 19.85 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
19.85
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
152nd
of 177 countries
All-time high
21.74
in 2019
All-time low
13.83
in 2013
Years of data
9
2013–2021
Press Freedom Index in Cyprus, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Cyprus is 19.85, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Cyprus peaked at 21.74 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 13.83, in 2013.
Cyprus ranks 152nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Press Freedom Index in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13.83 | — |
| 2014 | 14.45 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 16.52 | +14.3% |
| 2016 | 18.26 | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 19.79 | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 19.85 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 21.74 | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 20.45 | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 19.85 | -2.9% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 19.85 is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 86% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 19.85 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 85% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.78 | 13.83 | 21.74 | 7 |
| 2020s | 20.15 | 19.85 | 20.45 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Cyprus?
- Press freedom index in Cyprus was 19.85 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 21.74 in 2019.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.83 in 2013.
- How does Cyprus rank for press freedom index?
- Cyprus ranks 152nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cyprus 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).