What is press freedom index in Mozambique?

Press freedom index in Mozambique was 35.39 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mozambique?

The highest recorded value was 35.39 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mozambique?

The lowest recorded value was 28.01 in 2013.

How does Mozambique rank for press freedom index?

Mozambique ranks 73rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mozambique?

Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Mozambique 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 Mozambique

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

Mozambique: Press Freedom Index was 35.39 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

35.39

Change on year

up 4.7%

World rank

73rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

35.39

in 2021

All-time low

28.01

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Mozambique, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Mozambique recorded 35.39 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 26.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Mozambique peaked at 35.39 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 28.01, in 2013.

Mozambique ranks 73rd of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	30.33	28.01	32.66	7
2020s	34.59	33.79	35.39	2

Countries ranked near Mozambique

70 Brazil 36.25 compare
71 Bolivia 35.47 compare
72 Guinea 35.42 compare
74 Lebanon 34.93 compare
75 Nepal 34.62 compare
76 Kuwait 34.36 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Mozambique

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5,105 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 119 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.519 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.175 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.483 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.201 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.483 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Mozambique?: Press freedom index in Mozambique was 35.39 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Mozambique?: The highest recorded value was 35.39 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Mozambique?: The lowest recorded value was 28.01 in 2013.
How does Mozambique rank for press freedom index?: Mozambique ranks 73rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Mozambique?: Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mozambique 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).