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.

Press Freedom Index in Guyana

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

Guyana: Press Freedom Index was 25.61 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

25.61

Change on year

down 3.8%

World rank

128th

of 177 countries

All-time high

27.21

in 2015

All-time low

25.61

in 2021

Years of data

2013–2021

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.

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

125 Chile 27.89 compare
126 Belize 27.61 compare
127 Seychelles 25.66 compare
129 Dominican Republic 25.6 compare
130 Senegal 25.22 compare
131 Romania 24.91 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Guyana

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 35 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 342 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.821 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.328 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.847 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.283 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.847 (2025)

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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

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).