What is press freedom index in Niger?

Press freedom index in Niger was 28.44 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Niger?

The highest recorded value was 29.26 in 2019.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Niger?

The lowest recorded value was 23.08 in 2013.

How does Niger rank for press freedom index?

Niger ranks 120th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Niger?

Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Niger 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 Niger

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

Niger: Press Freedom Index was 28.44 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

28.44

Change on year

up 0.7%

World rank

120th

of 177 countries

All-time high

29.26

in 2019

All-time low

23.08

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Niger, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Niger stood at 28.44.

That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Niger peaked at 29.26 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 23.08, in 2013.

That places Niger 120th 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	25.57	23.08	29.26	7
2020s	28.34	28.25	28.44	2

Countries ranked near Niger

117 Malawi 28.8 compare
118 Mauritius 28.74 compare
119 Georgia 28.64 compare
121 Bosnia and Herzegovina 28.34 compare
122 Madagascar 28.24 compare
123 Croatia 27.95 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Niger

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 385,986 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 85,591 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.57 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.177 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.65 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.189 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.65 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Niger?: Press freedom index in Niger was 28.44 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Niger?: The highest recorded value was 29.26 in 2019.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Niger?: The lowest recorded value was 23.08 in 2013.
How does Niger rank for press freedom index?: Niger ranks 120th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Niger?: Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Niger 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).