What is press freedom index in Egypt?

Press freedom index in Egypt was 56.17 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Egypt?

The highest recorded value was 56.82 in 2020.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Egypt?

The lowest recorded value was 48.66 in 2013.

How does Egypt rank for press freedom index?

Egypt ranks 15th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Egypt?

Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Egypt 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 Egypt

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

Egypt: Press Freedom Index was 56.17 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

56.17

Change on year

down 1.1%

World rank

15th

of 177 countries

All-time high

56.82

in 2020

All-time low

48.66

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Egypt, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Egypt is 56.17, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Egypt peaked at 56.82 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 48.66, in 2013.

Egypt ranks 15th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	53.45	48.66	56.72	7
2020s	56.5	56.17	56.82	2

Countries ranked near Egypt

12 Yemen 62.35 compare
13 Bahrain 61.1 compare
14 Azerbaijan 58.77 compare
16 Libya 55.73 compare
17 Equatorial Guinea 55.67 compare
18 Iraq 55.57 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Egypt

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 220,033 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 23,763 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.159 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.115 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.232 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.076 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.232 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Egypt?: Press freedom index in Egypt was 56.17 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Egypt?: The highest recorded value was 56.82 in 2020.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Egypt?: The lowest recorded value was 48.66 in 2013.
How does Egypt rank for press freedom index?: Egypt ranks 15th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Egypt?: Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Egypt 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).