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.

Press Freedom Index in Cyprus

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

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

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.

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

149 Spain 20.44 compare
150 Lithuania 20.15 compare
151 Cape Verde 20.09 compare
153 Australia 19.79 compare
154 Namibia 19.72 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Cyprus

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 48,207 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 15 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.894 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.664 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.895 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.49 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.895 (2025)

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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

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).