What is press freedom index in Portugal?

Press freedom index in Portugal was 10.11 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Portugal?

The highest recorded value was 17.73 in 2014.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Portugal?

The lowest recorded value was 10.11 in 2021.

How does Portugal rank for press freedom index?

Portugal ranks 169th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Portugal?

Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Portugal 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 Portugal

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

Portugal: Press Freedom Index was 10.11 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

10.11

Change on year

down 14.5%

World rank

169th

of 177 countries

All-time high

17.73

in 2014

All-time low

10.11

in 2021

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Portugal, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Portugal recorded 10.11 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is down 14.5% on the previous year and down 39.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Portugal peaked at 17.73 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10.11, in 2021.

Portugal ranks 169th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	15.92	12.63	17.73	7
2020s	10.97	10.11	11.83	2

Countries ranked near Portugal

166 Ireland 11.91 compare
167 Belgium 11.69 compare
168 Switzerland 10.55 compare
170 New Zealand 10.04 compare
171 Jamaica 9.96 compare
172 Netherlands 9.67 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Portugal

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 70,349 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 109 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.874 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.717 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.836 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.529 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.836 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Portugal?: Press freedom index in Portugal was 10.11 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Portugal?: The highest recorded value was 17.73 in 2014.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Portugal?: The lowest recorded value was 10.11 in 2021.
How does Portugal rank for press freedom index?: Portugal ranks 169th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Portugal?: Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Portugal 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).