What is press freedom index in Gambia?

Press freedom index in Gambia was 30.76 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Gambia?

The highest recorded value was 46.7 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Gambia?

The lowest recorded value was 30.62 in 2020.

How does Gambia rank for press freedom index?

Gambia ranks 96th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Gambia?

Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Gambia 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 Gambia

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

Gambia: Press Freedom Index was 30.76 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

30.76

Change on year

up 0.5%

World rank

96th

of 177 countries

All-time high

46.7

in 2017

All-time low

30.62

in 2020

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Gambia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Gambia stood at 30.76.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Gambia peaked at 46.7 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 30.62, in 2020.

Gambia ranks 96th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	42.71	31.35	46.7	7
2020s	30.69	30.62	30.76	2

Countries ranked near Gambia

94 Haiti 31.12 compare
95 Israel 30.9 compare
97 Comoros 30.65 compare
98 Albania 30.59 compare
99 El Salvador 30.49 compare

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More social development data for Gambia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 4,108 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 6,728 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.775 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.522 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.88 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.406 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.88 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Gambia?: Press freedom index in Gambia was 30.76 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Gambia?: The highest recorded value was 46.7 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Gambia?: The lowest recorded value was 30.62 in 2020.
How does Gambia rank for press freedom index?: Gambia ranks 96th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Gambia?: Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Gambia 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).