What is press freedom index in Montenegro?

Press freedom index in Montenegro was 34.33 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Montenegro?

The highest recorded value was 34.78 in 2014.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Montenegro?

The lowest recorded value was 31.21 in 2018.

How does Montenegro rank for press freedom index?

Montenegro ranks 77th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Montenegro?

Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Montenegro 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 Montenegro

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

Montenegro: Press Freedom Index was 34.33 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

34.33

Change on year

up 1.5%

World rank

77th

of 177 countries

All-time high

34.78

in 2014

All-time low

31.21

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Montenegro, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Montenegro is 34.33, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Montenegro peaked at 34.78 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 31.21, in 2018.

Montenegro ranks 77th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	33.25	31.21	34.78	7
2020s	34.08	33.83	34.33	2

Countries ranked near Montenegro

74 Lebanon 34.93 compare
75 Nepal 34.62 compare
76 Kuwait 34.36 compare
78 Angola 34.06 compare
79 Kenya 33.65 compare
80 Ethiopia 33.63 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Montenegro

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 12,269 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 696 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.868 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.5 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.881 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.403 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.881 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Montenegro?: Press freedom index in Montenegro was 34.33 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Montenegro?: The highest recorded value was 34.78 in 2014.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Montenegro?: The lowest recorded value was 31.21 in 2018.
How does Montenegro rank for press freedom index?: Montenegro ranks 77th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Montenegro?: Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Montenegro 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).