What is press freedom index in Ecuador?

Press freedom index in Ecuador was 32.83 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Ecuador?

The highest recorded value was 34.69 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Ecuador?

The lowest recorded value was 30.56 in 2018.

How does Ecuador rank for press freedom index?

Ecuador ranks 85th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Ecuador?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Ecuador 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 Ecuador

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

Ecuador: Press Freedom Index was 32.83 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

32.83

Change on year

up 0.6%

World rank

85th

of 177 countries

All-time high

34.69

in 2013

All-time low

30.56

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Ecuador, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Ecuador stood at 32.83.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Ecuador peaked at 34.69 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 30.56, in 2018.

Ecuador ranks 85th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	32.68	30.56	34.69	7
2020s	32.72	32.62	32.83	2

Countries ranked near Ecuador

82 Mali 33.5 compare
83 Liberia 33.36 compare
84 Ukraine 32.96 compare
86 Guinea-Bissau 32.68 compare
87 Mauritania 32.25 compare
88 Serbia 32.03 compare

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More social development data for Ecuador

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 26,428 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5,723 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.719 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.386 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.692 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.462 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.692 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Ecuador?: Press freedom index in Ecuador was 32.83 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Ecuador?: The highest recorded value was 34.69 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Ecuador?: The lowest recorded value was 30.56 in 2018.
How does Ecuador rank for press freedom index?: Ecuador ranks 85th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Ecuador?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ecuador 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).