Press Freedom Index in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Press Freedom Index was 55.52 in 2021. ▲ Rising
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.
Press Freedom Index in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 35.71 | — |
| 2014 | 34.86 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 36.19 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 50.34 | +39.1% |
| 2017 | 50.27 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 50.06 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 54.02 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 55.34 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 55.52 | +0.3% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 55.52 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 38.21, 1.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 55.52 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 2.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
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
More social development data for Tajikistan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 8,620 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 4,163 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0004 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 4,163 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0008 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 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).