Press Freedom Index in Poland
Poland: Press Freedom Index was 28.84 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
28.84
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
115th
of 177 countries
All-time high
28.89
in 2019
All-time low
11.03
in 2014
Years of data
9
2013–2021
Press Freedom Index in Poland, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Poland stood at 28.84.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 120.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Poland peaked at 28.89 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.03, in 2014.
That places Poland 115th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13.11 | — |
| 2014 | 11.03 | -15.9% |
| 2015 | 12.71 | +15.2% |
| 2016 | 23.89 | +88.0% |
| 2017 | 26.47 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 26.59 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 28.89 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 28.65 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 28.84 | +0.7% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 28.84 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Poland's 28.84 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.38 | 11.03 | 28.89 | 7 |
| 2020s | 28.74 | 28.65 | 28.84 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Poland
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Poland?
- Press freedom index in Poland was 28.84 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 28.89 in 2019.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.03 in 2014.
- How does Poland rank for press freedom index?
- Poland ranks 115th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Poland 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).