What is press freedom index in Mali?

Press freedom index in Mali was 33.5 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mali?

The highest recorded value was 39.83 in 2016.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mali?

The lowest recorded value was 30.03 in 2013.

How does Mali rank for press freedom index?

Mali ranks 82nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mali?

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

Where does this Mali 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 Mali

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

Mali: Press Freedom Index was 33.5 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

33.5

Change on year

down 1.8%

World rank

82nd

of 177 countries

All-time high

39.83

in 2016

All-time low

30.03

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Mali, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Mali stood at 33.5.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Mali peaked at 39.83 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 30.03, in 2013.

That places Mali 82nd 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	36.02	30.03	39.83	7
2020s	33.81	33.5	34.12	2

Countries ranked near Mali

79 Kenya 33.65 compare
80 Ethiopia 33.63 compare
81 Paraguay 33.52 compare
83 Liberia 33.36 compare
84 Ukraine 32.96 compare
85 Ecuador 32.83 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Mali

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 286,715 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 519,738 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.315 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.15 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.609 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.164 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.609 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Mali?: Press freedom index in Mali was 33.5 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mali?: The highest recorded value was 39.83 in 2016.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mali?: The lowest recorded value was 30.03 in 2013.
How does Mali rank for press freedom index?: Mali ranks 82nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mali?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mali 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).