What is press freedom index in Mexico?

Press freedom index in Mexico was 46.71 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mexico?

The highest recorded value was 49.33 in 2016.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mexico?

The lowest recorded value was 43.69 in 2015.

How does Mexico rank for press freedom index?

Mexico ranks 38th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mexico?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Mexico 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 Mexico

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

Mexico: Press Freedom Index was 46.71 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

46.71

Change on year

up 2.8%

World rank

38th

of 177 countries

All-time high

49.33

in 2016

All-time low

43.69

in 2015

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Mexico, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Mexico recorded 46.71 for press freedom index in 2021.

The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Mexico peaked at 49.33 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 43.69, in 2015.

Mexico ranks 38th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	46.86	43.69	49.33	7
2020s	46.08	45.45	46.71	2

Countries ranked near Mexico

35 Algeria 47.26 compare
36 Pakistan 46.86 compare
37 Cambodia 46.84 compare
39 India 46.56 compare
40 Eswatini 46.34 compare
41 Myanmar 46.14 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Mexico

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 152,002 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 41,307 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.702 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.221 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.626 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.337 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.626 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Mexico?: Press freedom index in Mexico was 46.71 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mexico?: The highest recorded value was 49.33 in 2016.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mexico?: The lowest recorded value was 43.69 in 2015.
How does Mexico rank for press freedom index?: Mexico ranks 38th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mexico?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mexico 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).