What is press freedom index in North Macedonia?

Press freedom index in North Macedonia was 31.67 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in North Macedonia?

The highest recorded value was 36.43 in 2014.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in North Macedonia?

The lowest recorded value was 31.28 in 2020.

How does North Macedonia rank for press freedom index?

North Macedonia ranks 91st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in North Macedonia?

Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia

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

North Macedonia: Press Freedom Index was 31.67 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

31.67

Change on year

up 1.2%

World rank

91st

of 177 countries

All-time high

36.43

in 2014

All-time low

31.28

in 2020

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in North Macedonia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in North Macedonia is 31.67, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in North Macedonia peaked at 36.43 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 31.28, in 2020.

North Macedonia ranks 91st of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	34.7	31.66	36.43	7
2020s	31.48	31.28	31.67	2

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

88 Serbia 32.03 compare
89 Hungary 31.76 compare
90 Peru 31.71 compare
92 Lesotho 31.61 compare
92 Moldova 31.61 compare
94 Haiti 31.12 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for North Macedonia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 20,822 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,886 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.768 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.374 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.789 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.354 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.789 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in North Macedonia?: Press freedom index in North Macedonia was 31.67 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in North Macedonia?: The highest recorded value was 36.43 in 2014.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in North Macedonia?: The lowest recorded value was 31.28 in 2020.
How does North Macedonia rank for press freedom index?: North Macedonia ranks 91st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in North Macedonia?: Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this North Macedonia 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).