What is press freedom index in Israel?

Press freedom index in Israel was 30.9 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Israel?

The highest recorded value was 32.97 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Israel?

The lowest recorded value was 30.26 in 2018.

How does Israel rank for press freedom index?

Israel ranks 95th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Israel?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Israel 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 Israel

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

Israel: Press Freedom Index was 30.9 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

30.9

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

95th

of 177 countries

All-time high

32.97

in 2013

All-time low

30.26

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Israel, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Israel stood at 30.9.

That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Israel peaked at 32.97 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 30.26, in 2018.

That places Israel 95th 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	31.56	30.26	32.97	7
2020s	30.87	30.84	30.9	2

Countries ranked near Israel

92 Lesotho 31.61 compare
92 Moldova 31.61 compare
94 Haiti 31.12 compare
96 Gambia 30.76 compare
97 Comoros 30.65 compare
98 Albania 30.59 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Israel

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,274 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,265 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.758 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.588 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.787 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.455 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.787 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Israel?: Press freedom index in Israel was 30.9 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Israel?: The highest recorded value was 32.97 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Israel?: The lowest recorded value was 30.26 in 2018.
How does Israel rank for press freedom index?: Israel ranks 95th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Israel?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Israel 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).