Press Freedom Index in Peru
Peru: Press Freedom Index was 31.71 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Latest (2021)
31.71
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
90th
of 177 countries
All-time high
31.87
in 2013
All-time low
29.99
in 2016
Years of data
9
2013–2021
Press Freedom Index in Peru, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Peru is 31.71, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Peru peaked at 31.87 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 29.99, in 2016.
That places Peru 90th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31.87 | — |
| 2014 | 31.7 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 31.21 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 29.99 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 30.98 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 30.27 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 30.22 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 30.94 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 31.71 | +2.5% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 31.71 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 95% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Peru's 31.71 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.89 | 29.99 | 31.87 | 7 |
| 2020s | 31.33 | 30.94 | 31.71 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Peru
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Peru?
- Press freedom index in Peru was 31.71 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 31.87 in 2013.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.99 in 2016.
- How does Peru rank for press freedom index?
- Peru ranks 90th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Peru 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).