Press Freedom Index in Guyana
Guyana: Press Freedom Index was 25.61 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Press Freedom Index in Guyana, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Guyana stood at 25.61. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Guyana peaked at 27.21 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 25.61, in 2021.
That places Guyana 128th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 27.08 | — |
| 2014 | 27.08 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 27.21 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 27.07 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 26.8 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 26.25 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 26.63 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 26.63 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 25.61 | -3.8% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 25.61 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 25.61 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 82% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.87 | 26.25 | 27.21 | 7 |
| 2020s | 26.12 | 25.61 | 26.63 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More social development data for Guyana
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 35 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 342 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 50 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0004 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 342 (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 Guyana?
- Press freedom index in Guyana was 25.61 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 27.21 in 2015.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.61 in 2021.
- How does Guyana rank for press freedom index?
- Guyana ranks 128th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Guyana 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).