What is press freedom index in Slovakia?

Press freedom index in Slovakia was 23.02 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Slovakia?

The highest recorded value was 23.58 in 2019.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Slovakia?

The lowest recorded value was 11.39 in 2014.

How does Slovakia rank for press freedom index?

Slovakia ranks 143rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Slovakia?

Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Slovakia 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 Slovakia

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

Slovakia: Press Freedom Index was 23.02 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

23.02

Change on year

up 1.5%

World rank

143rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

23.58

in 2019

All-time low

11.39

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Slovakia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Slovakia is 23.02, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Slovakia peaked at 23.58 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.39, in 2014.

Slovakia ranks 143rd of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	15.56	11.39	23.58	7
2020s	22.84	22.67	23.02	2

Countries ranked near Slovakia

140 Botswana 23.25 compare
141 Burkina Faso 23.17 compare
142 Slovenia 23.1 compare
144 France 22.6 compare
145 South Africa 21.59 compare
145 United Kingdom 21.59 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Slovakia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 140,885 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 625 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.839 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.573 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.857 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.508 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.857 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Slovakia?: Press freedom index in Slovakia was 23.02 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Slovakia?: The highest recorded value was 23.58 in 2019.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Slovakia?: The lowest recorded value was 11.39 in 2014.
How does Slovakia rank for press freedom index?: Slovakia ranks 143rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Slovakia?: Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Slovakia 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).