Press Freedom Index in Jordan
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
9
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.
Press Freedom Index in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 38.47 | — |
| 2014 | 40.42 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 42.07 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 44.49 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 43.24 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 41.71 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 43.11 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 42.08 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 42.89 | +1.9% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 42.89 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 1.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 42.89 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 43.94, 98% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
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
More social development data for Jordan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 436,226 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,471 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0005 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,471 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0379 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 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).