What is press freedom index in Sierra Leone?

Press freedom index in Sierra Leone was 29.61 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Sierra Leone?

The highest recorded value was 30.73 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Sierra Leone?

The lowest recorded value was 26.35 in 2013.

How does Sierra Leone rank for press freedom index?

Sierra Leone ranks 104th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone

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

Sierra Leone: Press Freedom Index was 29.61 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

29.61

Change on year

down 2.2%

World rank

104th

of 177 countries

All-time high

30.73

in 2017

All-time low

26.35

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Sierra Leone, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Sierra Leone stood at 29.61.

That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Sierra Leone peaked at 30.73 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 26.35, in 2013.

Sierra Leone ranks 104th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	29.15	26.35	30.73	7
2020s	29.95	29.61	30.28	2

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

102 Kyrgyzstan 30.37 compare
105 Togo 29.59 compare
106 Tunisia 29.53 compare
107 Maldives 29.13 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Sierra Leone

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 0 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 8,925 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.837 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.348 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.792 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.307 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.792 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Sierra Leone?: Press freedom index in Sierra Leone was 29.61 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Sierra Leone?: The highest recorded value was 30.73 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Sierra Leone?: The lowest recorded value was 26.35 in 2013.
How does Sierra Leone rank for press freedom index?: Sierra Leone ranks 104th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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).