What is press freedom index in Mongolia?

Press freedom index in Mongolia was 28.97 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mongolia?

The highest recorded value was 30.3 in 2014.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mongolia?

The lowest recorded value was 25.25 in 2015.

How does Mongolia rank for press freedom index?

Mongolia ranks 111th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mongolia?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Mongolia 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 Mongolia

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

Mongolia: Press Freedom Index was 28.97 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

28.97

Change on year

down 2.2%

World rank

111th

of 177 countries

All-time high

30.3

in 2014

All-time low

25.25

in 2015

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Mongolia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Mongolia stood at 28.97.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Mongolia peaked at 30.3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 25.25, in 2015.

That places Mongolia 111th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	28.66	25.25	30.3	7
2020s	29.29	28.97	29.61	2

Countries ranked near Mongolia

108 East Timor 29.11 compare
109 Greece 29.01 compare
110 Argentina 28.99 compare
112 Japan 28.88 compare
113 Cote d'Ivoire 28.87 compare
114 Bhutan 28.86 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Mongolia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 11 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 2,403 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.718 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.424 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.801 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.281 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.801 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Mongolia?: Press freedom index in Mongolia was 28.97 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mongolia?: The highest recorded value was 30.3 in 2014.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mongolia?: The lowest recorded value was 25.25 in 2015.
How does Mongolia rank for press freedom index?: Mongolia ranks 111th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mongolia?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mongolia 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).