What is press freedom index in Finland?

Press freedom index in Finland was 6.99 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Finland?

The highest recorded value was 10.26 in 2018.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Finland?

The lowest recorded value was 6.38 in 2013.

How does Finland rank for press freedom index?

Finland ranks 176th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Finland?

Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Finland 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 Finland

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

Finland: Press Freedom Index was 6.99 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

6.99

Change on year

down 11.9%

World rank

176th

of 177 countries

All-time high

10.26

in 2018

All-time low

6.38

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Finland, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Finland stood at 6.99.

The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Finland peaked at 10.26 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.38, in 2013.

That places Finland 176th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	8	6.38	10.26	7
2020s	7.46	6.99	7.93	2

Countries ranked near Finland

173 Costa Rica 8.76 compare
174 Denmark 8.57 compare
175 Sweden 7.24 compare
177 Norway 6.72 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Finland

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 102,544 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.864 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.808 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.947 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.597 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.947 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Finland?: Press freedom index in Finland was 6.99 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Finland?: The highest recorded value was 10.26 in 2018.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Finland?: The lowest recorded value was 6.38 in 2013.
How does Finland rank for press freedom index?: Finland ranks 176th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Finland?: Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Finland 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).