What is press freedom index in Tunisia?

Press freedom index in Tunisia was 29.53 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Tunisia?

The highest recorded value was 39.93 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Tunisia?

The lowest recorded value was 29.45 in 2020.

How does Tunisia rank for press freedom index?

Tunisia ranks 106th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Tunisia?

Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Tunisia 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 Tunisia

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

Tunisia: Press Freedom Index was 29.53 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

29.53

Change on year

up 0.3%

World rank

106th

of 177 countries

All-time high

39.93

in 2013

All-time low

29.45

in 2020

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Tunisia, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Tunisia is 29.53, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Tunisia peaked at 39.93 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 29.45, in 2020.

That places Tunisia 106th 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	34.52	29.61	39.93	7
2020s	29.49	29.45	29.53	2

Countries ranked near Tunisia

103 Panama 29.94 compare
104 Sierra Leone 29.61 compare
105 Togo 29.59 compare
107 Maldives 29.13 compare
108 East Timor 29.11 compare
109 Greece 29.01 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Tunisia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,386 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 3,711 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.479 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.265 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.685 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.242 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.685 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Tunisia?: Press freedom index in Tunisia was 29.53 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Tunisia?: The highest recorded value was 39.93 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Tunisia?: The lowest recorded value was 29.45 in 2020.
How does Tunisia rank for press freedom index?: Tunisia ranks 106th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Tunisia?: Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Tunisia 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).