Press Freedom Index in Mexico
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
9
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.
Press Freedom Index in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 45.3 | — |
| 2014 | 45.04 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 43.69 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 49.33 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 48.97 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 48.91 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 46.78 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 45.45 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 46.71 | +2.8% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 46.71 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 1.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 46.71 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
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
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 3 (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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).