What is press freedom index in Sudan?

Press freedom index in Sudan was 52.93 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Sudan?

The highest recorded value was 73.56 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Sudan?

The lowest recorded value was 52.93 in 2021.

How does Sudan rank for press freedom index?

Sudan ranks 22nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Sudan?

Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Sudan 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 Sudan

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

Sudan: Press Freedom Index was 52.93 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

52.93

Change on year

down 4.3%

World rank

22nd

of 177 countries

All-time high

73.56

in 2017

All-time low

52.93

in 2021

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Sudan, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Sudan stood at 52.93. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 24.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Sudan peaked at 73.56 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 52.93, in 2021.

That places Sudan 22nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	71.99	70.06	73.56	7
2020s	54.13	52.93	55.33	2

Countries ranked near Sudan

19 Tajikistan 55.52 compare
20 Somalia 55.47 compare
21 Singapore 55.2 compare
23 Belarus 50.82 compare
24 Uzbekistan 50.74 compare
25 Rwanda 50.66 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Sudan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 809,816 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 2.82 million (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.242 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.034 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.171 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.051 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.171 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Sudan?: Press freedom index in Sudan was 52.93 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Sudan?: The highest recorded value was 73.56 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Sudan?: The lowest recorded value was 52.93 in 2021.
How does Sudan rank for press freedom index?: Sudan ranks 22nd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Sudan?: Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Sudan 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).