What is press freedom index in Nepal?

Press freedom index in Nepal was 34.62 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Nepal?

The highest recorded value was 36.16 in 2014.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Nepal?

The lowest recorded value was 32.05 in 2018.

How does Nepal rank for press freedom index?

Nepal ranks 75th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Nepal?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Nepal 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 Nepal

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

Nepal: Press Freedom Index was 34.62 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

34.62

Change on year

down 1.4%

World rank

75th

of 177 countries

All-time high

36.16

in 2014

All-time low

32.05

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Nepal, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Nepal is 34.62, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 0.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Nepal peaked at 36.16 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 32.05, in 2018.

That places Nepal 75th 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	33.51	32.05	36.16	7
2020s	34.86	34.62	35.1	2

Countries ranked near Nepal

72 Guinea 35.42 compare
73 Mozambique 35.39 compare
74 Lebanon 34.93 compare
76 Kuwait 34.36 compare
77 Montenegro 34.33 compare
78 Angola 34.06 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Nepal

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 19,613 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 8,019 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.868 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.505 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.742 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.435 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.742 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Nepal?: Press freedom index in Nepal was 34.62 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Nepal?: The highest recorded value was 36.16 in 2014.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Nepal?: The lowest recorded value was 32.05 in 2018.
How does Nepal rank for press freedom index?: Nepal ranks 75th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Nepal?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Nepal 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).