Press Freedom Index in Moldova
Moldova: Press Freedom Index was 31.61 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Moldova, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Moldova stood at 31.61. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Moldova peaked at 31.61 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 25.35, in 2014.
Moldova ranks 92nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26.01 | — |
| 2014 | 25.35 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 27.85 | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 28.83 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 30.41 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 30.01 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 31.21 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 31.16 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 31.61 | +1.4% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 31.61 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 94% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 31.61 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 1.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.52 | 25.35 | 31.21 | 7 |
| 2020s | 31.38 | 31.16 | 31.61 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More social development data for Moldova
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 149,324 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,846 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
- 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)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0025 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,846 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0633 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Moldova?
- Press freedom index in Moldova was 31.61 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 31.61 in 2021.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.35 in 2014.
- How does Moldova rank for press freedom index?
- Moldova ranks 92nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Moldova 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).