Press Freedom Index in Seychelles
Seychelles: Press Freedom Index was 25.66 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Press Freedom Index in Seychelles, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Seychelles stood at 25.66. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 10.5% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Seychelles peaked at 31.68 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 25.66, in 2021.
That places Seychelles 127th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Press Freedom Index in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29.19 | — |
| 2014 | 31.68 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 31.55 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 30.6 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 30.86 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 30.17 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 29.41 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 28.66 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 25.66 | -10.5% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 25.66 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 25.66 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 33.65, 76% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.49 | 29.19 | 31.68 | 7 |
| 2020s | 27.16 | 25.66 | 28.66 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
More social development data for Seychelles
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 10 (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 0.0001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 10 (2025)
- Sovereign state gleditsch ward, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 % change on previous year (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 Seychelles?
- Press freedom index in Seychelles was 25.66 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 31.68 in 2014.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.66 in 2021.
- How does Seychelles rank for press freedom index?
- Seychelles ranks 127th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Seychelles 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).