What is press freedom index in Tajikistan?

Press freedom index in Tajikistan was 55.52 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Tajikistan?

The highest recorded value was 55.52 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Tajikistan?

The lowest recorded value was 34.86 in 2014.

How does Tajikistan rank for press freedom index?

Tajikistan ranks 19th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Tajikistan?

Over the last ten years it is up 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan

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

Tajikistan: Press Freedom Index was 55.52 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

55.52

Change on year

up 0.3%

World rank

19th

of 177 countries

All-time high

55.52

in 2021

All-time low

34.86

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Tajikistan, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Tajikistan stood at 55.52. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 55.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Tajikistan peaked at 55.52 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 34.86, in 2014.

That places Tajikistan 19th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	44.49	34.86	54.02	7
2020s	55.43	55.34	55.52	2

Countries ranked near Tajikistan

16 Libya 55.73 compare
17 Equatorial Guinea 55.67 compare
18 Iraq 55.57 compare
20 Somalia 55.47 compare
21 Singapore 55.2 compare
22 Sudan 52.93 compare

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More social development data for Tajikistan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 8,620 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 4,163 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.106 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.043 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.169 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.059 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.169 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Tajikistan?: Press freedom index in Tajikistan was 55.52 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Tajikistan?: The highest recorded value was 55.52 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Tajikistan?: The lowest recorded value was 34.86 in 2014.
How does Tajikistan rank for press freedom index?: Tajikistan ranks 19th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Tajikistan?: Over the last ten years it is up 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Tajikistan 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).