What is press freedom index in Liberia?

Press freedom index in Liberia was 33.36 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Liberia?

The highest recorded value was 33.36 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Liberia?

The lowest recorded value was 29.89 in 2013.

How does Liberia rank for press freedom index?

Liberia ranks 83rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Liberia?

Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Liberia 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 Liberia

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

Liberia: Press Freedom Index was 33.36 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

33.36

Change on year

up 3.4%

World rank

83rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

33.36

in 2021

All-time low

29.89

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Liberia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Liberia recorded 33.36 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Liberia peaked at 33.36 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 29.89, in 2013.

That places Liberia 83rd 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	30.71	29.89	31.49	7
2020s	32.8	32.25	33.36	2

Countries ranked near Liberia

80 Ethiopia 33.63 compare
81 Paraguay 33.52 compare
82 Mali 33.5 compare
84 Ukraine 32.96 compare
85 Ecuador 32.83 compare
86 Guinea-Bissau 32.68 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Liberia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,172 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5,117 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.809 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.417 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.838 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.321 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.838 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Liberia?: Press freedom index in Liberia was 33.36 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Liberia?: The highest recorded value was 33.36 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Liberia?: The lowest recorded value was 29.89 in 2013.
How does Liberia rank for press freedom index?: Liberia ranks 83rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Liberia?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Liberia 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).