Press Freedom Index in Slovakia
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
9
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.
Press Freedom Index in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13.25 | — |
| 2014 | 11.39 | -14.0% |
| 2015 | 11.66 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 13.26 | +13.7% |
| 2017 | 15.51 | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 20.26 | +30.6% |
| 2019 | 23.58 | +16.4% |
| 2020 | 22.67 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 23.02 | +1.5% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 23.02 is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 100% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 23.02 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 98% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
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
More social development data for Slovakia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 140,885 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 625 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 100 % 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 625 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.026 units per person (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 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).