Press Freedom Index in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Press Freedom Index was 21.55 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Press Freedom Index in Trinidad and Tobago, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Trinidad and Tobago is 21.55, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 24.74 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 20.62, in 2017.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 147th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Press Freedom Index in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 23.12 | — |
| 2014 | 23.28 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 22.39 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 23.29 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 20.62 | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 22.79 | +10.5% |
| 2019 | 24.74 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 23.22 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 21.55 | -7.2% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 21.55 is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 93% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 21.55 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 31.12, 69% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.89 | 20.62 | 24.74 | 7 |
| 2020s | 22.38 | 21.55 | 23.22 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
More social development data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,877 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 576 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (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 576 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0014 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- Press freedom index in Trinidad and Tobago was 21.55 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 24.74 in 2019.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.62 in 2017.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for press freedom index?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 147th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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).