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.

Press Freedom Index in Peru

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

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

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.

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

87 Mauritania 32.25 compare
88 Serbia 32.03 compare
89 Hungary 31.76 compare
91 North Macedonia 31.67 compare
92 Lesotho 31.61 compare
92 Moldova 31.61 compare

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More social development data for Peru

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 6,788 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 7,885 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.777 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.506 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.8 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.448 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.8 (2025)

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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

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).