Press Freedom Index in Romania
Romania: Press Freedom Index was 24.91 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
24.91
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
131st
of 177 countries
All-time high
25.91
in 2020
All-time low
23.05
in 2013
Years of data
9
2013–2021
Press Freedom Index in Romania, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Romania recorded 24.91 for press freedom index in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Romania peaked at 25.91 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 23.05, in 2013.
Romania ranks 131st of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 23.05 | — |
| 2014 | 23.48 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 24.9 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 24.29 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 24.46 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 23.65 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 25.67 | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 25.91 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 24.91 | -3.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 24.91 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Romania's 24.91 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.21 | 23.05 | 25.67 | 7 |
| 2020s | 25.41 | 24.91 | 25.91 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 128 Guyana 25.61 compare
- 129 Dominican Republic 25.6 compare
- 130 Senegal 25.22 compare
- 132 Papua New Guinea 24.88 compare
- 133 Tonga 24.59 compare
- 134 United States 23.93 compare
More social development data for Romania
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 206,671 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3,130 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- 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)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3,130 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0109 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Romania?
- Press freedom index in Romania was 24.91 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 25.91 in 2020.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.05 in 2013.
- How does Romania rank for press freedom index?
- Romania ranks 131st out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Romania 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).