What is press freedom index in Serbia?

Press freedom index in Serbia was 32.03 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Serbia?

The highest recorded value was 32.03 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Serbia?

The lowest recorded value was 25.05 in 2014.

How does Serbia rank for press freedom index?

Serbia ranks 88th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Serbia?

Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Serbia 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 Serbia

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

Serbia: Press Freedom Index was 32.03 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

32.03

Change on year

up 1.3%

World rank

88th

of 177 countries

All-time high

32.03

in 2021

All-time low

25.05

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Serbia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Serbia stood at 32.03. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Serbia peaked at 32.03 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 25.05, in 2014.

That places Serbia 88th 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	27.96	25.05	31.18	7
2020s	31.83	31.62	32.03	2

Countries ranked near Serbia

85 Ecuador 32.83 compare
86 Guinea-Bissau 32.68 compare
87 Mauritania 32.25 compare
89 Hungary 31.76 compare
90 Peru 31.71 compare
91 North Macedonia 31.67 compare

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More social development data for Serbia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 40,863 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 29,665 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.577 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.208 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.73 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.217 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.73 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Serbia?: Press freedom index in Serbia was 32.03 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Serbia?: The highest recorded value was 32.03 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Serbia?: The lowest recorded value was 25.05 in 2014.
How does Serbia rank for press freedom index?: Serbia ranks 88th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Serbia?: Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Serbia 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).