Press Freedom Index in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Press Freedom Index was 17.56 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Luxembourg, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Luxembourg is 17.56, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 13.6% on the previous year and up 162.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Luxembourg peaked at 17.56 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.68, in 2013.
That places Luxembourg 158th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Press Freedom Index in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6.68 | — |
| 2014 | 6.7 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 13.61 | +103.1% |
| 2016 | 14.43 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 14.72 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 14.72 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 15.66 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 15.46 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 17.56 | +13.6% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 17.56 is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 76% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 17.56 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 75% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.36 | 6.68 | 15.66 | 7 |
| 2020s | 16.51 | 15.46 | 17.56 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Luxembourg?
- Press freedom index in Luxembourg was 17.56 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 17.56 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.68 in 2013.
- How does Luxembourg rank for press freedom index?
- Luxembourg ranks 158th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).