What is press freedom index in Panama?

Press freedom index in Panama was 29.94 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Panama?

The highest recorded value was 32.95 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Panama?

The lowest recorded value was 28.98 in 2015.

How does Panama rank for press freedom index?

Panama ranks 103rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Panama?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Panama 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 Panama

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

Panama: Press Freedom Index was 29.94 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

29.94

Change on year

up 0.5%

World rank

103rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

32.95

in 2013

All-time low

28.98

in 2015

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Panama, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Panama stood at 29.94.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Panama peaked at 32.95 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 28.98, in 2015.

Panama ranks 103rd of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	30.74	28.98	32.95	7
2020s	29.86	29.78	29.94	2

Countries ranked near Panama

101 Hong Kong 30.44 compare
102 Kyrgyzstan 30.37 compare
104 Sierra Leone 29.61 compare
105 Togo 29.59 compare
106 Tunisia 29.53 compare

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More social development data for Panama

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,694 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 375 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.881 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.575 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.874 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.441 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.874 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Panama?: Press freedom index in Panama was 29.94 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Panama?: The highest recorded value was 32.95 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Panama?: The lowest recorded value was 28.98 in 2015.
How does Panama rank for press freedom index?: Panama ranks 103rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Panama?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Panama 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).