What is press freedom index in Samoa?

Press freedom index in Samoa was 19.24 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Samoa?

The highest recorded value was 23.84 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Samoa?

The lowest recorded value was 16.41 in 2017.

How does Samoa rank for press freedom index?

Samoa ranks 157th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Samoa?

Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Samoa 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 Samoa

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

Samoa: Press Freedom Index was 19.24 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

19.24

Change on year

up 5.4%

World rank

157th

of 177 countries

All-time high

23.84

in 2013

All-time low

16.41

in 2017

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Samoa, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Samoa recorded 19.24 for press freedom index in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and down 19.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Samoa peaked at 23.84 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 16.41, in 2017.

Samoa ranks 157th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	19.76	16.41	23.84	7
2020s	18.74	18.25	19.24	2

Countries ranked near Samoa

154 Namibia 19.72 compare
156 Latvia 19.26 compare
159 Suriname 16.95 compare
160 Uruguay 16.38 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Samoa

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 17 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Physical Integrity Rights Score 2.92 (2019)
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin 496 (2025)
Political Rights Score 32 (2025)
Freedom Score 84 (2025)
States involved in state-based conflicts 0 (2025)
Sovereign state 1 (2025)
Full democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Samoa?: Press freedom index in Samoa was 19.24 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Samoa?: The highest recorded value was 23.84 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Samoa?: The lowest recorded value was 16.41 in 2017.
How does Samoa rank for press freedom index?: Samoa ranks 157th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Samoa?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Samoa 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).