What is press freedom index in Malta?

Press freedom index in Malta was 30.46 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Malta?

The highest recorded value was 30.46 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Malta?

The lowest recorded value was 23.3 in 2013.

How does Malta rank for press freedom index?

Malta ranks 100th out of 177 regions with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Malta?

Over the last ten years it is up 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Malta 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 Malta

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

Malta: Press Freedom Index was 30.46 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

30.46

Change on year

up 1.0%

Rank

100th

of 177 regions

All-time high

30.46

in 2021

All-time low

23.3

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Malta, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Malta is 30.46, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 30.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Malta peaked at 30.46 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 23.3, in 2013.

Malta ranks 100th of 177 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	25.3	23.3	29.74	7
2020s	30.31	30.16	30.46	2

Countries ranked near Malta

97 Comoros 30.65 compare
98 Albania 30.59 compare
99 El Salvador 30.49 compare
101 Hong Kong 30.44 compare
102 Kyrgyzstan 30.37 compare
103 Panama 29.94 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Malta

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 8,306 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 11 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.902 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.621 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.915 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.529 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.915 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Malta?: Press freedom index in Malta was 30.46 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Malta?: The highest recorded value was 30.46 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Malta?: The lowest recorded value was 23.3 in 2013.
How does Malta rank for press freedom index?: Malta ranks 100th out of 177 regions with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Malta?: Over the last ten years it is up 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Malta 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).