Press Freedom Index in Madagascar
Madagascar: Press Freedom Index was 28.24 in 2021. ▬ Flat
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.
Press Freedom Index in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28.62 | — |
| 2014 | 29.38 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 27.43 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 27.04 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 26.71 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 26.2 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 27.76 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 27.68 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 28.24 | +2.0% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 28.24 is below the median for low income countries, which is 40.2, 70% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 28.24 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 33.65, 84% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
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
More social development data for Madagascar
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 87 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 637 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 637 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).