What is press freedom index in Fiji?

Press freedom index in Fiji was 27.92 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Fiji?

The highest recorded value was 32.69 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Fiji?

The lowest recorded value was 26.55 in 2018.

How does Fiji rank for press freedom index?

Fiji ranks 124th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Fiji?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Fiji 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 Fiji

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

Fiji: Press Freedom Index was 27.92 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

27.92

Change on year

up 1.9%

World rank

124th

of 177 countries

All-time high

32.69

in 2013

All-time low

26.55

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Fiji, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Fiji stood at 27.92.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Fiji peaked at 32.69 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 26.55, in 2018.

That places Fiji 124th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	29.75	26.55	32.69	7
2020s	27.66	27.41	27.92	2

Countries ranked near Fiji

121 Bosnia and Herzegovina 28.34 compare
122 Madagascar 28.24 compare
123 Croatia 27.95 compare
125 Chile 27.89 compare
126 Belize 27.61 compare
127 Seychelles 25.66 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Fiji

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 15 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 343 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.721 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.398 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.774 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.265 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.774 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Fiji?: Press freedom index in Fiji was 27.92 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Fiji?: The highest recorded value was 32.69 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Fiji?: The lowest recorded value was 26.55 in 2018.
How does Fiji rank for press freedom index?: Fiji ranks 124th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Fiji?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Fiji 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).