Press Freedom Index in Senegal
Senegal: Press Freedom Index was 25.22 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
25.22
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
130th
of 177 countries
All-time high
27.99
in 2016
All-time low
23.99
in 2020
Years of data
9
2013–2021
Press Freedom Index in Senegal, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Senegal stood at 25.22.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Senegal peaked at 27.99 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 23.99, in 2020.
That places Senegal 130th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26.19 | — |
| 2014 | 26.68 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 27.77 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 27.99 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 26.72 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 25.61 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 25.81 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 23.99 | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 25.22 | +5.1% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 25.22 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 38.21, 66% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 25.22 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 33.65, 75% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.68 | 25.61 | 27.99 | 7 |
| 2020s | 24.6 | 23.99 | 25.22 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 127 Seychelles 25.66 compare
- 128 Guyana 25.61 compare
- 129 Dominican Republic 25.6 compare
- 131 Romania 24.91 compare
- 132 Papua New Guinea 24.88 compare
- 133 Tonga 24.59 compare
More social development data for Senegal
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 17,259 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 13,028 (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 0.0007 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 13,028 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0009 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 Senegal?
- Press freedom index in Senegal was 25.22 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 27.99 in 2016.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.99 in 2020.
- How does Senegal rank for press freedom index?
- Senegal ranks 130th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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).