What is press freedom index in Madagascar?

Press freedom index in Madagascar was 28.24 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Madagascar?

The highest recorded value was 29.38 in 2014.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Madagascar?

The lowest recorded value was 26.2 in 2018.

How does Madagascar rank for press freedom index?

Madagascar ranks 122nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Madagascar?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Madagascar 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 Madagascar

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

Madagascar: Press Freedom Index was 28.24 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

28.24

Change on year

up 2.0%

World rank

122nd

of 177 countries

All-time high

29.38

in 2014

All-time low

26.2

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Madagascar, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Madagascar stood at 28.24.

That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Madagascar peaked at 29.38 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 26.2, in 2018.

That places Madagascar 122nd 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	27.59	26.2	29.38	7
2020s	27.96	27.68	28.24	2

Countries ranked near Madagascar

119 Georgia 28.64 compare
120 Niger 28.44 compare
121 Bosnia and Herzegovina 28.34 compare
123 Croatia 27.95 compare
124 Fiji 27.92 compare
125 Chile 27.89 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Madagascar

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 87 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 637 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.812 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.187 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.652 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.217 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.652 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Madagascar?: Press freedom index in Madagascar was 28.24 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Madagascar?: The highest recorded value was 29.38 in 2014.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Madagascar?: The lowest recorded value was 26.2 in 2018.
How does Madagascar rank for press freedom index?: Madagascar ranks 122nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Madagascar?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Madagascar 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).