What is press freedom index in Kuwait?

Press freedom index in Kuwait was 34.36 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Kuwait?

The highest recorded value was 34.36 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Kuwait?

The lowest recorded value was 28.28 in 2013.

How does Kuwait rank for press freedom index?

Kuwait ranks 76th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Kuwait?

Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Kuwait 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 Kuwait

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

Kuwait: Press Freedom Index was 34.36 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

34.36

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

76th

of 177 countries

All-time high

34.36

in 2021

All-time low

28.28

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Kuwait, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Kuwait is 34.36, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 21.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Kuwait peaked at 34.36 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 28.28, in 2013.

That places Kuwait 76th 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	31.69	28.28	33.86	7
2020s	34.33	34.3	34.36	2

Countries ranked near Kuwait

73 Mozambique 35.39 compare
74 Lebanon 34.93 compare
75 Nepal 34.62 compare
77 Montenegro 34.33 compare
78 Angola 34.06 compare
79 Kenya 33.65 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Kuwait

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 386 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 3,369 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.07 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.127 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.488 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.053 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.488 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Kuwait?: Press freedom index in Kuwait was 34.36 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Kuwait?: The highest recorded value was 34.36 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Kuwait?: The lowest recorded value was 28.28 in 2013.
How does Kuwait rank for press freedom index?: Kuwait ranks 76th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Kuwait?: Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Kuwait 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).