What is press freedom index in Liechtenstein?

Press freedom index in Liechtenstein was 19.49 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Liechtenstein?

The highest recorded value was 20.49 in 2018.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Liechtenstein?

The lowest recorded value was 7.02 in 2014.

How does Liechtenstein rank for press freedom index?

Liechtenstein ranks 155th out of 177 regions with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Liechtenstein?

Over the last ten years it is up 165.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Liechtenstein 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 Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein: Press Freedom Index was 19.49 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

19.49

Change on year

down 0.2%

Rank

155th

of 177 regions

All-time high

20.49

in 2018

All-time low

7.02

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Liechtenstein, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Liechtenstein stood at 19.49.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 165.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Liechtenstein peaked at 20.49 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.02, in 2014.

Liechtenstein ranks 155th of 177 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	15.96	7.02	20.49	7
2020s	19.5	19.49	19.52	2

Countries ranked near Liechtenstein

152 Cyprus 19.85 compare
153 Australia 19.79 compare
154 Namibia 19.72 compare
156 Latvia 19.26 compare
157 Samoa 19.24 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Liechtenstein

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 987 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Physical Integrity Rights Score 4.62 (2019)
Political Rights Score 33 (2025)
Freedom Score 90 (2025)
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum 37 (2025)
States involved in state-based conflicts 0 (2025)
Sovereign state 1 (2025)
Full democracy 0 (2025)

All data for Liechtenstein →

Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Liechtenstein?: Press freedom index in Liechtenstein was 19.49 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Liechtenstein?: The highest recorded value was 20.49 in 2018.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Liechtenstein?: The lowest recorded value was 7.02 in 2014.
How does Liechtenstein rank for press freedom index?: Liechtenstein ranks 155th out of 177 regions with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Liechtenstein?: Over the last ten years it is up 165.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Liechtenstein 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).