What is press freedom index in Tanzania?

Press freedom index in Tanzania was 40.69 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Tanzania?

The highest recorded value was 40.69 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Tanzania?

The lowest recorded value was 27.3 in 2014.

How does Tanzania rank for press freedom index?

Tanzania ranks 57th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Tanzania?

Over the last ten years it is up 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Tanzania 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 Tanzania

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

Tanzania: Press Freedom Index was 40.69 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

40.69

Change on year

up 1.1%

World rank

57th

of 177 countries

All-time high

40.69

in 2021

All-time low

27.3

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Tanzania, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Tanzania is 40.69, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 48.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Tanzania peaked at 40.69 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 27.3, in 2014.

That places Tanzania 57th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	29.85	27.3	36.28	7
2020s	40.47	40.25	40.69	2

Countries ranked near Tanzania

54 Sri Lanka 42.2 compare
55 Central African Republic 41.92 compare
56 Uganda 41.19 compare
58 Chad 40.2 compare
59 Afghanistan 40.19 compare
60 Nicaragua 39.98 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Tanzania

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 171,142 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,592 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.616 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.297 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.673 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.245 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.673 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Tanzania?: Press freedom index in Tanzania was 40.69 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Tanzania?: The highest recorded value was 40.69 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Tanzania?: The lowest recorded value was 27.3 in 2014.
How does Tanzania rank for press freedom index?: Tanzania ranks 57th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Tanzania?: Over the last ten years it is up 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Tanzania 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).