What is press freedom index in Nicaragua?

Press freedom index in Nicaragua was 39.98 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Nicaragua?

The highest recorded value was 39.98 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Nicaragua?

The lowest recorded value was 27.7 in 2014.

How does Nicaragua rank for press freedom index?

Nicaragua ranks 60th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Nicaragua?

Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua

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

Nicaragua: Press Freedom Index was 39.98 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

39.98

Change on year

up 11.6%

World rank

60th

of 177 countries

All-time high

39.98

in 2021

All-time low

27.7

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Nicaragua, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Nicaragua recorded 39.98 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 11.6% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Nicaragua peaked at 39.98 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 27.7, in 2014.

That places Nicaragua 60th 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	29.96	27.7	35.53	7
2020s	37.89	35.81	39.98	2

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

57 Tanzania 40.69 compare
58 Chad 40.2 compare
59 Afghanistan 40.19 compare
61 Nigeria 39.69 compare
62 Malaysia 39.47 compare
63 Congo 38.83 compare

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More social development data for Nicaragua

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 311 (2023)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 35,341 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.042 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.019 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.077 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.098 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.077 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Nicaragua?: Press freedom index in Nicaragua was 39.98 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Nicaragua?: The highest recorded value was 39.98 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Nicaragua?: The lowest recorded value was 27.7 in 2014.
How does Nicaragua rank for press freedom index?: Nicaragua ranks 60th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Nicaragua?: Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nicaragua 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).