Press Freedom Index in Mauritius
Mauritius: Press Freedom Index was 28.74 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Press Freedom Index in Mauritius, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Mauritius is 28.74, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Mauritius peaked at 28.74 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 26.45, in 2018.
Mauritius ranks 118th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.3 | 26.45 | 28.46 | 7 |
| 2020s | 28.37 | 28 | 28.74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Mauritius?
- Press freedom index in Mauritius was 28.74 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 28.74 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.45 in 2018.
- How does Mauritius rank for press freedom index?
- Mauritius ranks 118th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mauritius 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).