What is press freedom index in Denmark?

Press freedom index in Denmark was 8.57 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Denmark?

The highest recorded value was 13.99 in 2018.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Denmark?

The lowest recorded value was 7.08 in 2013.

How does Denmark rank for press freedom index?

Denmark ranks 174th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Denmark?

Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Denmark 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 Denmark

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

Denmark: Press Freedom Index was 8.57 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

8.57

Change on year

up 5.4%

World rank

174th

of 177 countries

All-time high

13.99

in 2018

All-time low

7.08

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Denmark, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Denmark is 8.57, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Denmark peaked at 13.99 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.08, in 2013.

Denmark ranks 174th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	9.41	7.08	13.99	7
2020s	8.35	8.13	8.57	2

Countries ranked near Denmark

171 Jamaica 9.96 compare
172 Netherlands 9.67 compare
173 Costa Rica 8.76 compare
175 Sweden 7.24 compare
176 Finland 6.99 compare
177 Norway 6.72 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Denmark

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 95,007 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 21 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.929 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.884 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.959 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.7 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.959 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Denmark?: Press freedom index in Denmark was 8.57 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 13.99 in 2018.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 7.08 in 2013.
How does Denmark rank for press freedom index?: Denmark ranks 174th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Denmark 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).