What is press freedom index in Haiti?

Press freedom index in Haiti was 31.12 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Haiti?

The highest recorded value was 31.12 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Haiti?

The lowest recorded value was 23.53 in 2014.

How does Haiti rank for press freedom index?

Haiti ranks 94th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Haiti?

Over the last ten years it is up 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Haiti 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 Haiti

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

Haiti: Press Freedom Index was 31.12 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

31.12

Change on year

up 3.0%

World rank

94th

of 177 countries

All-time high

31.12

in 2021

All-time low

23.53

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Haiti, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Haiti is 31.12, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 29.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Haiti peaked at 31.12 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 23.53, in 2014.

That places Haiti 94th 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	25.65	23.53	29	7
2020s	30.66	30.2	31.12	2

Countries ranked near Haiti

91 North Macedonia 31.67 compare
92 Lesotho 31.61 compare
92 Moldova 31.61 compare
95 Israel 30.9 compare
96 Gambia 30.76 compare
97 Comoros 30.65 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Haiti

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 0 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 180,702 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.612 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.098 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.743 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.119 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.743 (2025)

All data for Haiti →

Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Haiti?: Press freedom index in Haiti was 31.12 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Haiti?: The highest recorded value was 31.12 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Haiti?: The lowest recorded value was 23.53 in 2014.
How does Haiti rank for press freedom index?: Haiti ranks 94th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Haiti?: Over the last ten years it is up 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Haiti 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).