What is press freedom index in Georgia?

Press freedom index in Georgia was 28.64 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Georgia?

The highest recorded value was 30.09 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Georgia?

The lowest recorded value was 27.34 in 2018.

How does Georgia rank for press freedom index?

Georgia ranks 119th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Georgia?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Georgia 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 Georgia

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

Georgia: Press Freedom Index was 28.64 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

28.64

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

119th

of 177 countries

All-time high

30.09

in 2013

All-time low

27.34

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Georgia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Georgia stood at 28.64.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Georgia peaked at 30.09 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 27.34, in 2018.

Georgia ranks 119th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	28.52	27.34	30.09	7
2020s	28.62	28.59	28.64	2

Countries ranked near Georgia

116 Armenia 28.83 compare
117 Malawi 28.8 compare
118 Mauritius 28.74 compare
120 Niger 28.44 compare
121 Bosnia and Herzegovina 28.34 compare
122 Madagascar 28.24 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Georgia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 26,522 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 17,302 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.646 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.275 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.7 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.236 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.7 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Georgia?: Press freedom index in Georgia was 28.64 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Georgia?: The highest recorded value was 30.09 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Georgia?: The lowest recorded value was 27.34 in 2018.
How does Georgia rank for press freedom index?: Georgia ranks 119th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Georgia?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Georgia 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).