What is press freedom index in Guatemala?

Press freedom index in Guatemala was 38.45 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Guatemala?

The highest recorded value was 39.33 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Guatemala?

The lowest recorded value was 29.39 in 2013.

How does Guatemala rank for press freedom index?

Guatemala ranks 65th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Guatemala?

Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Guatemala 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 Guatemala

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

Guatemala: Press Freedom Index was 38.45 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

38.45

Change on year

up 7.6%

World rank

65th

of 177 countries

All-time high

39.33

in 2017

All-time low

29.39

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Guatemala, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Guatemala recorded 38.45 for press freedom index in 2021.

The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 30.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Guatemala peaked at 39.33 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 29.39, in 2013.

Guatemala ranks 65th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	36.2	29.39	39.33	7
2020s	37.09	35.74	38.45	2

Countries ranked near Guatemala

62 Malaysia 39.47 compare
63 Congo 38.83 compare
64 Gabon 38.6 compare
66 Zambia 38.21 compare
67 Benin 38.18 compare
68 Indonesia 37.4 compare

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More social development data for Guatemala

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,586 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 34,994 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.834 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.523 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.766 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.421 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.766 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Guatemala?: Press freedom index in Guatemala was 38.45 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Guatemala?: The highest recorded value was 39.33 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Guatemala?: The lowest recorded value was 29.39 in 2013.
How does Guatemala rank for press freedom index?: Guatemala ranks 65th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Guatemala?: Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Guatemala 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).