What is press freedom index in Czechia?

Press freedom index in Czechia was 23.38 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Czechia?

The highest recorded value was 24.89 in 2019.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Czechia?

The lowest recorded value was 10.07 in 2014.

How does Czechia rank for press freedom index?

Czechia ranks 138th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Czechia?

Over the last ten years it is up 129.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Czechia 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 Czechia

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

Czechia: Press Freedom Index was 23.38 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

23.38

Change on year

down 0.8%

World rank

138th

of 177 countries

All-time high

24.89

in 2019

All-time low

10.07

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Czechia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Czechia stood at 23.38.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 129.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Czechia peaked at 24.89 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 10.07, in 2014.

That places Czechia 138th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	16.03	10.07	24.89	7
2020s	23.48	23.38	23.57	2

Countries ranked near Czechia

135 Taiwan 23.86 compare
136 South Korea 23.43 compare
137 Italy 23.39 compare
139 Andorra 23.32 compare
140 Botswana 23.25 compare
141 Burkina Faso 23.17 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Czechia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 395,559 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 794 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.872 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.794 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.948 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.562 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.948 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Czechia?: Press freedom index in Czechia was 23.38 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Czechia?: The highest recorded value was 24.89 in 2019.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Czechia?: The lowest recorded value was 10.07 in 2014.
How does Czechia rank for press freedom index?: Czechia ranks 138th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Czechia?: Over the last ten years it is up 129.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Czechia 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).