Press Freedom Index in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Press Freedom Index was 32.68 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Guinea-Bissau, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Guinea-Bissau stood at 32.68. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 32.68 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 28.7, in 2015.
That places Guinea-Bissau 86th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28.94 | — |
| 2014 | 30.05 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 28.7 | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 29.03 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 30.09 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 30.09 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 30.95 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 32.06 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 32.68 | +1.9% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 32.68 is below the median for low income countries, which is 40.2, 81% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 32.68 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 33.65, 97% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.69 | 28.7 | 30.95 | 7 |
| 2020s | 32.37 | 32.06 | 32.68 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More social development data for Guinea-Bissau
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 24 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,800 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 20 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0008 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,800 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Guinea-Bissau?
- Press freedom index in Guinea-Bissau was 32.68 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 32.68 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.7 in 2015.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for press freedom index?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 86th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).