What is press freedom index in Lebanon?

Press freedom index in Lebanon was 34.93 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Lebanon?

The highest recorded value was 34.93 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Lebanon?

The lowest recorded value was 30.15 in 2013.

How does Lebanon rank for press freedom index?

Lebanon ranks 74th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Lebanon?

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

Where does this Lebanon 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 Lebanon

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

Lebanon: Press Freedom Index was 34.93 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

34.93

Change on year

up 5.2%

World rank

74th

of 177 countries

All-time high

34.93

in 2021

All-time low

30.15

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Lebanon, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Lebanon stood at 34.93. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Lebanon peaked at 34.93 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 30.15, in 2013.

Lebanon ranks 74th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	31.77	30.15	33.01	7
2020s	34.06	33.19	34.93	2

Countries ranked near Lebanon

71 Bolivia 35.47 compare
72 Guinea 35.42 compare
73 Mozambique 35.39 compare
75 Nepal 34.62 compare
76 Kuwait 34.36 compare
77 Montenegro 34.33 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Lebanon

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 535,168 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 9,568 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.715 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.267 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.689 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.222 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.689 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Lebanon?: Press freedom index in Lebanon was 34.93 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Lebanon?: The highest recorded value was 34.93 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Lebanon?: The lowest recorded value was 30.15 in 2013.
How does Lebanon rank for press freedom index?: Lebanon ranks 74th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Lebanon?: Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Lebanon 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).