What is press freedom index in Estonia?

Press freedom index in Estonia was 15.25 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Estonia?

The highest recorded value was 15.25 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Estonia?

The lowest recorded value was 9.26 in 2013.

How does Estonia rank for press freedom index?

Estonia ranks 163rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Estonia?

Over the last ten years it is up 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Estonia 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 Estonia

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

Estonia: Press Freedom Index was 15.25 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

15.25

Change on year

up 20.9%

World rank

163rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

15.25

in 2021

All-time low

9.26

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Estonia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Estonia is 15.25, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.9% on the previous year and up 64.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Estonia peaked at 15.25 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.26, in 2013.

That places Estonia 163rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	12.04	9.26	14.31	7
2020s	13.93	12.61	15.25	2

Countries ranked near Estonia

160 Uruguay 16.38 compare
161 Austria 16.34 compare
162 Iceland 15.37 compare
163 Canada 15.25 compare
165 Germany 15.24 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Estonia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 41,299 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 86 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.908 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.837 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.963 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.621 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.963 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Estonia?: Press freedom index in Estonia was 15.25 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Estonia?: The highest recorded value was 15.25 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Estonia?: The lowest recorded value was 9.26 in 2013.
How does Estonia rank for press freedom index?: Estonia ranks 163rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Estonia?: Over the last ten years it is up 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Estonia 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).