What is press freedom index in Eritrea?

Press freedom index in Eritrea was 81.45 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Eritrea?

The highest recorded value was 84.86 in 2015.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Eritrea?

The lowest recorded value was 80.26 in 2019.

How does Eritrea rank for press freedom index?

Eritrea ranks 1st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Eritrea?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Eritrea 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 Eritrea

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

Eritrea: Press Freedom Index was 81.45 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

81.45

Change on year

down 2.5%

World rank

1st

of 177 countries

All-time high

84.86

in 2015

All-time low

80.26

in 2019

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Eritrea, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Eritrea recorded 81.45 for press freedom index in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Eritrea peaked at 84.86 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 80.26, in 2019.

Eritrea ranks 1st of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	83.88	80.26	84.86	7
2020s	82.47	81.45	83.5	2

Countries ranked near Eritrea

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More social development data for Eritrea

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 119 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 554,891 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.023 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.009 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.047 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.008 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.047 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Eritrea?: Press freedom index in Eritrea was 81.45 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Eritrea?: The highest recorded value was 84.86 in 2015.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Eritrea?: The lowest recorded value was 80.26 in 2019.
How does Eritrea rank for press freedom index?: Eritrea ranks 1st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Eritrea?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Eritrea 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).