What is press freedom index in Mauritania?

Press freedom index in Mauritania was 32.25 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mauritania?

The highest recorded value was 32.54 in 2020.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mauritania?

The lowest recorded value was 24.03 in 2016.

How does Mauritania rank for press freedom index?

Mauritania ranks 87th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mauritania?

Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Mauritania 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 Mauritania

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

Mauritania: Press Freedom Index was 32.25 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

32.25

Change on year

down 0.9%

World rank

87th

of 177 countries

All-time high

32.54

in 2020

All-time low

24.03

in 2016

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Mauritania, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Mauritania is 32.25, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Mauritania peaked at 32.54 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 24.03, in 2016.

Mauritania ranks 87th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	27.12	24.03	31.65	7
2020s	32.39	32.25	32.54	2

Countries ranked near Mauritania

84 Ukraine 32.96 compare
85 Ecuador 32.83 compare
86 Guinea-Bissau 32.68 compare
88 Serbia 32.03 compare
89 Hungary 31.76 compare
90 Peru 31.71 compare

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More social development data for Mauritania

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 301,490 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 43,906 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.416 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.127 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.513 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.221 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.513 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Mauritania?: Press freedom index in Mauritania was 32.25 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mauritania?: The highest recorded value was 32.54 in 2020.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mauritania?: The lowest recorded value was 24.03 in 2016.
How does Mauritania rank for press freedom index?: Mauritania ranks 87th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mauritania?: Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mauritania 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).