What is press freedom index in Thailand?

Press freedom index in Thailand was 45.22 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Thailand?

The highest recorded value was 45.22 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Thailand?

The lowest recorded value was 37.94 in 2014.

How does Thailand rank for press freedom index?

Thailand ranks 44th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Thailand?

Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Thailand 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 Thailand

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

Thailand: Press Freedom Index was 45.22 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

45.22

Change on year

up 0.6%

World rank

44th

of 177 countries

All-time high

45.22

in 2021

All-time low

37.94

in 2014

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Thailand, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Thailand stood at 45.22. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 17.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Thailand peaked at 45.22 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 37.94, in 2014.

That places Thailand 44th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	42.03	37.94	44.69	7
2020s	45.08	44.94	45.22	2

Countries ranked near Thailand

41 Myanmar 46.14 compare
42 South Sudan 45.78 compare
43 Philippines 45.64 compare
45 Morocco 43.94 compare
46 Cameroon 43.78 compare
47 Colombia 43.74 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Thailand

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 84,017 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 327 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.662 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.314 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.478 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.186 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.478 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Thailand?: Press freedom index in Thailand was 45.22 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Thailand?: The highest recorded value was 45.22 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Thailand?: The lowest recorded value was 37.94 in 2014.
How does Thailand rank for press freedom index?: Thailand ranks 44th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Thailand?: Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Thailand 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).