Press Freedom Index in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Press Freedom Index was 25.6 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Press Freedom Index in Dominican Republic, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Dominican Republic is 25.6, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.2% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Dominican Republic peaked at 28.34 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 25.6, in 2021.
That places Dominican Republic 129th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28.34 | — |
| 2014 | 27.17 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 27.31 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 27.9 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 26.76 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 26.79 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 27.9 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 27.9 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 25.6 | -8.2% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 25.6 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 76% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 25.6 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 82% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.45 | 26.76 | 28.34 | 7 |
| 2020s | 26.75 | 25.6 | 27.9 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Dominican Republic?
- Press freedom index in Dominican Republic was 25.6 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 28.34 in 2013.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.6 in 2021.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for press freedom index?
- Dominican Republic ranks 129th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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).