What is press freedom index in Oman?

Press freedom index in Oman was 43.37 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Oman?

The highest recorded value was 43.42 in 2019.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Oman?

The lowest recorded value was 38.83 in 2014.

How does Oman rank for press freedom index?

Oman ranks 48th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Oman?

Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Oman 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 Oman

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

Oman: Press Freedom Index was 43.37 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

43.37

Change on year

down 0.1%

World rank

48th

of 177 countries

All-time high

43.42

in 2019

All-time low

38.83

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Oman, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Oman is 43.37, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Oman peaked at 43.42 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 38.83, in 2014.

Oman ranks 48th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	40.59	38.83	43.42	7
2020s	43.39	43.37	43.42	2

Countries ranked near Oman

45 Morocco 43.94 compare
46 Cameroon 43.78 compare
47 Colombia 43.74 compare
49 Palestine 43.18 compare
50 United Arab Emirates 43.13 compare
51 Zimbabwe 43.12 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Oman

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 289 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 133 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.049 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.14 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.446 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.12 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.446 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Oman?: Press freedom index in Oman was 43.37 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Oman?: The highest recorded value was 43.42 in 2019.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Oman?: The lowest recorded value was 38.83 in 2014.
How does Oman rank for press freedom index?: Oman ranks 48th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Oman?: Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Oman 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).