What is press freedom index in Rwanda?

Press freedom index in Rwanda was 50.66 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Rwanda?

The highest recorded value was 56.57 in 2014.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Rwanda?

The lowest recorded value was 50.34 in 2020.

How does Rwanda rank for press freedom index?

Rwanda ranks 25th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Rwanda?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Rwanda 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 Rwanda

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

Rwanda: Press Freedom Index was 50.66 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

50.66

Change on year

up 0.6%

World rank

25th

of 177 countries

All-time high

56.57

in 2014

All-time low

50.34

in 2020

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Rwanda, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Rwanda recorded 50.66 for press freedom index in 2021.

That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Rwanda peaked at 56.57 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 50.34, in 2020.

Rwanda ranks 25th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	54.66	52.43	56.57	7
2020s	50.5	50.34	50.66	2

Countries ranked near Rwanda

22 Sudan 52.93 compare
23 Belarus 50.82 compare
24 Uzbekistan 50.74 compare
26 Kazakhstan 50.28 compare
27 Brunei 49.91 compare
28 Turkey 49.79 compare

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More social development data for Rwanda

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 115,794 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 244,415 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.144 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.09 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.194 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.13 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.194 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Rwanda?: Press freedom index in Rwanda was 50.66 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Rwanda?: The highest recorded value was 56.57 in 2014.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Rwanda?: The lowest recorded value was 50.34 in 2020.
How does Rwanda rank for press freedom index?: Rwanda ranks 25th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Rwanda?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Rwanda 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).