Press Freedom Index in El Salvador
El Salvador: Press Freedom Index was 30.49 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in El Salvador, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in El Salvador stood at 30.49. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in El Salvador peaked at 30.49 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 21.57, in 2014.
El Salvador ranks 99th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.73 | 21.57 | 29.81 | 7 |
| 2020s | 30.09 | 29.7 | 30.49 | 2 |
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 68,182 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Human Rights Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index 0.511 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.09 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.321 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.646 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.356 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.159 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in El Salvador?
- Press freedom index in El Salvador was 30.49 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 30.49 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.57 in 2014.
- How does El Salvador rank for press freedom index?
- El Salvador ranks 99th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this El Salvador 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).