What is press freedom index in Singapore?

Press freedom index in Singapore was 55.2 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Singapore?

The highest recorded value was 55.23 in 2020.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Singapore?

The lowest recorded value was 43.43 in 2013.

How does Singapore rank for press freedom index?

Singapore ranks 21st out of 177 regions with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Singapore?

Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Singapore 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 Singapore

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

Singapore: Press Freedom Index was 55.2 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

55.2

Change on year

down 0.1%

Rank

21st

of 177 regions

All-time high

55.23

in 2020

All-time low

43.43

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Singapore, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Singapore recorded 55.2 for press freedom index in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Singapore peaked at 55.23 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 43.43, in 2013.

That places Singapore 21st out of 177 regions with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	48.57	43.43	52.96	7
2020s	55.22	55.2	55.23	2

Countries ranked near Singapore

18 Iraq 55.57 compare
19 Tajikistan 55.52 compare
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22 Sudan 52.93 compare
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24 Uzbekistan 50.74 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Singapore

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 0 (2025)
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Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.591 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.36 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.717 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.121 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.717 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Singapore?: Press freedom index in Singapore was 55.2 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Singapore?: The highest recorded value was 55.23 in 2020.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Singapore?: The lowest recorded value was 43.43 in 2013.
How does Singapore rank for press freedom index?: Singapore ranks 21st out of 177 regions with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Singapore?: Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Singapore 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).