Press Freedom Index in Indonesia
Indonesia: Press Freedom Index was 37.4 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
37.4
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
68th
of 177 countries
All-time high
41.72
in 2016
All-time low
36.77
in 2019
Years of data
9
2013–2021
Press Freedom Index in Indonesia, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Indonesia stood at 37.4.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Indonesia peaked at 41.72 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 36.77, in 2019.
That places Indonesia 68th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 41.05 | — |
| 2014 | 38.15 | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 40.75 | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 41.72 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 39.93 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 39.68 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 36.77 | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 36.82 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 37.4 | +1.6% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 37.4 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 37.4 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 37.4, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39.72 | 36.77 | 41.72 | 7 |
| 2020s | 37.11 | 36.82 | 37.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More social development data for Indonesia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 7,374 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9,215 (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 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Indonesia?
- Press freedom index in Indonesia was 37.4 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.72 in 2016.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.77 in 2019.
- How does Indonesia rank for press freedom index?
- Indonesia ranks 68th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Indonesia 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).