Press Freedom Index in Hungary
Hungary: Press Freedom Index was 31.76 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Hungary, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Hungary is 31.76, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Hungary peaked at 31.76 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 26.09, in 2013.
Hungary ranks 89th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26.09 | — |
| 2014 | 26.73 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 27.44 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 28.17 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 29.01 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 29.11 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 30.44 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 30.84 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 31.76 | +3.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 31.76 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 1.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 31.76 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 1.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.14 | 26.09 | 30.44 | 7 |
| 2020s | 31.3 | 30.84 | 31.76 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 86 Guinea-Bissau 32.68 compare
- 87 Mauritania 32.25 compare
- 88 Serbia 32.03 compare
- 90 Peru 31.71 compare
- 91 North Macedonia 31.67 compare
- 92 Lesotho 31.61 compare
- 92 Moldova 31.61 compare
More social development data for Hungary
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 71,332 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,055 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,055 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0075 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 Hungary?
- Press freedom index in Hungary was 31.76 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 31.76 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.09 in 2013.
- How does Hungary rank for press freedom index?
- Hungary ranks 89th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hungary 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).