What is press freedom index in Qatar?

Press freedom index in Qatar was 42.6 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Qatar?

The highest recorded value was 42.6 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Qatar?

The lowest recorded value was 32.86 in 2013.

How does Qatar rank for press freedom index?

Qatar ranks 53rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Qatar?

Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Qatar 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 Qatar

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

Qatar: Press Freedom Index was 42.6 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

42.6

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

53rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

42.6

in 2021

All-time low

32.86

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Qatar, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Qatar stood at 42.6. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Qatar peaked at 42.6 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 32.86, in 2013.

That places Qatar 53rd 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	37.29	32.86	42.51	7
2020s	42.55	42.51	42.6	2

Countries ranked near Qatar

50 United Arab Emirates 43.13 compare
51 Zimbabwe 43.12 compare
52 Jordan 42.89 compare
54 Sri Lanka 42.2 compare
55 Central African Republic 41.92 compare
56 Uganda 41.19 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Qatar

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 195 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 73 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.039 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.091 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.357 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.034 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.357 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Qatar?: Press freedom index in Qatar was 42.6 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Qatar?: The highest recorded value was 42.6 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Qatar?: The lowest recorded value was 32.86 in 2013.
How does Qatar rank for press freedom index?: Qatar ranks 53rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Qatar?: Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Qatar 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).