What is press freedom index in Paraguay?

Press freedom index in Paraguay was 33.52 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Paraguay?

The highest recorded value was 35.64 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Paraguay?

The lowest recorded value was 28.78 in 2013.

How does Paraguay rank for press freedom index?

Paraguay ranks 81st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Paraguay?

Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Paraguay 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 Paraguay

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

Paraguay: Press Freedom Index was 33.52 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

33.52

Change on year

up 1.7%

World rank

81st

of 177 countries

All-time high

35.64

in 2017

All-time low

28.78

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Paraguay, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Paraguay recorded 33.52 for press freedom index in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 16.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Paraguay peaked at 35.64 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 28.78, in 2013.

Paraguay ranks 81st of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	32.62	28.78	35.64	7
2020s	33.25	32.97	33.52	2

Countries ranked near Paraguay

78 Angola 34.06 compare
79 Kenya 33.65 compare
80 Ethiopia 33.63 compare
82 Mali 33.5 compare
83 Liberia 33.36 compare
84 Ukraine 32.96 compare

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More social development data for Paraguay

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 4,621 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 162 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.8 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.376 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.805 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.342 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.805 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Paraguay?: Press freedom index in Paraguay was 33.52 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Paraguay?: The highest recorded value was 35.64 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Paraguay?: The lowest recorded value was 28.78 in 2013.
How does Paraguay rank for press freedom index?: Paraguay ranks 81st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Paraguay?: Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Paraguay 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).