What is press freedom index in Myanmar?

Press freedom index in Myanmar was 46.14 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Myanmar?

The highest recorded value was 46.14 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Myanmar?

The lowest recorded value was 41.43 in 2014.

How does Myanmar rank for press freedom index?

Myanmar ranks 41st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Myanmar?

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

Where does this Myanmar 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 Myanmar

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

Myanmar: Press Freedom Index was 46.14 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

46.14

Change on year

up 3.1%

World rank

41st

of 177 countries

All-time high

46.14

in 2021

All-time low

41.43

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Myanmar, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Myanmar is 46.14, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Myanmar peaked at 46.14 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 41.43, in 2014.

Myanmar ranks 41st of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	43.37	41.43	45.48	7
2020s	45.45	44.77	46.14	2

Countries ranked near Myanmar

38 Mexico 46.71 compare
39 India 46.56 compare
40 Eswatini 46.34 compare
42 South Sudan 45.78 compare
43 Philippines 45.64 compare
44 Thailand 45.22 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Myanmar

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1.52 million (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.105 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.015 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.102 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.041 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.102 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.08 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Myanmar?: Press freedom index in Myanmar was 46.14 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Myanmar?: The highest recorded value was 46.14 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Myanmar?: The lowest recorded value was 41.43 in 2014.
How does Myanmar rank for press freedom index?: Myanmar ranks 41st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Myanmar?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Myanmar 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).