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.

Press Freedom Index in Indonesia

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

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

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.

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

65 Guatemala 38.45 compare
66 Zambia 38.21 compare
67 Benin 38.18 compare
69 Bulgaria 37.29 compare
70 Brazil 36.25 compare
71 Bolivia 35.47 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Indonesia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 7,374 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 9,215 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.638 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.296 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.63 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.298 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.63 (2025)

All data for Indonesia →

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

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).