Press Freedom Index in Honduras
Honduras: Press Freedom Index was 49.35 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Honduras, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Honduras is 49.35, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Honduras peaked at 49.35 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 36.92, in 2013.
That places Honduras 30th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Press Freedom Index in Honduras, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 36.92 | — |
| 2014 | 37.14 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 39.27 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 44.62 | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 43.75 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 45.23 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 48.53 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 48.2 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 49.35 | +2.4% |
Honduras compared with similar countries
- Honduras's 49.35 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 38.21, 1.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Honduras's 49.35 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 1.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.21 | 36.92 | 48.53 | 7 |
| 2020s | 48.78 | 48.2 | 49.35 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
More social development data for Honduras
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 270 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 94,449 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0086 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 94,449 (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 Honduras?
- Press freedom index in Honduras was 49.35 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 49.35 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.92 in 2013.
- How does Honduras rank for press freedom index?
- Honduras ranks 30th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Honduras 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).