What is press freedom index in Jordan?

Press freedom index in Jordan was 42.89 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Jordan?

The highest recorded value was 44.49 in 2016.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Jordan?

The lowest recorded value was 38.47 in 2013.

How does Jordan rank for press freedom index?

Jordan ranks 52nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Jordan?

Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Jordan 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 Jordan

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

Jordan: Press Freedom Index was 42.89 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

42.89

Change on year

up 1.9%

World rank

52nd

of 177 countries

All-time high

44.49

in 2016

All-time low

38.47

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Jordan, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Jordan stood at 42.89.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Jordan peaked at 44.49 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 38.47, in 2013.

Jordan ranks 52nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	41.93	38.47	44.49	7
2020s	42.48	42.08	42.89	2

Countries ranked near Jordan

49 Palestine 43.18 compare
50 United Arab Emirates 43.13 compare
51 Zimbabwe 43.12 compare
53 Qatar 42.6 compare
54 Sri Lanka 42.2 compare
55 Central African Republic 41.92 compare

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More social development data for Jordan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 436,226 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5,471 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.616 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.274 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.672 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.132 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.672 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Jordan?: Press freedom index in Jordan was 42.89 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Jordan?: The highest recorded value was 44.49 in 2016.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Jordan?: The lowest recorded value was 38.47 in 2013.
How does Jordan rank for press freedom index?: Jordan ranks 52nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Jordan?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Jordan 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).