What is press freedom index in Slovenia?

Press freedom index in Slovenia was 23.1 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Slovenia?

The highest recorded value was 23.1 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Slovenia?

The lowest recorded value was 20.38 in 2014.

How does Slovenia rank for press freedom index?

Slovenia ranks 142nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Slovenia?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Slovenia 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 Slovenia

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

Slovenia: Press Freedom Index was 23.1 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

23.1

Change on year

up 2.0%

World rank

142nd

of 177 countries

All-time high

23.1

in 2021

All-time low

20.38

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Slovenia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Slovenia recorded 23.1 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Slovenia peaked at 23.1 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 20.38, in 2014.

Slovenia ranks 142nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	21.34	20.38	22.31	7
2020s	22.87	22.64	23.1	2

Countries ranked near Slovenia

139 Andorra 23.32 compare
140 Botswana 23.25 compare
141 Burkina Faso 23.17 compare
143 Slovakia 23.02 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 Slovenia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 12,513 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 12 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.861 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.589 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.883 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.506 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.883 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Slovenia?: Press freedom index in Slovenia was 23.1 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Slovenia?: The highest recorded value was 23.1 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Slovenia?: The lowest recorded value was 20.38 in 2014.
How does Slovenia rank for press freedom index?: Slovenia ranks 142nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Slovenia?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Slovenia 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).