What is press freedom index in Latvia?

Press freedom index in Latvia was 19.26 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Latvia?

The highest recorded value was 22.89 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Latvia?

The lowest recorded value was 17.38 in 2016.

How does Latvia rank for press freedom index?

Latvia ranks 156th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Latvia?

Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Latvia 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 Latvia

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

Latvia: Press Freedom Index was 19.26 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

19.26

Change on year

up 3.8%

World rank

156th

of 177 countries

All-time high

22.89

in 2013

All-time low

17.38

in 2016

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Latvia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Latvia stood at 19.26.

The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Latvia peaked at 22.89 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 17.38, in 2016.

Latvia ranks 156th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	19.61	17.38	22.89	7
2020s	18.91	18.56	19.26	2

Countries ranked near Latvia

153 Australia 19.79 compare
154 Namibia 19.72 compare
157 Samoa 19.24 compare
159 Suriname 16.95 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Latvia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 32,454 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 189 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.888 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.751 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.94 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.595 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.94 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Latvia?: Press freedom index in Latvia was 19.26 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Latvia?: The highest recorded value was 22.89 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Latvia?: The lowest recorded value was 17.38 in 2016.
How does Latvia rank for press freedom index?: Latvia ranks 156th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Latvia?: Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Latvia 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).