Press Freedom Index in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Press Freedom Index was 80.03 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Press Freedom Index in Turkmenistan, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom index in Turkmenistan is 80.03, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Turkmenistan peaked at 85.44 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 79.14, in 2013.
That places Turkmenistan 3rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Press Freedom Index in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 79.14 | — |
| 2014 | 80.81 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 80.83 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 83.44 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 84.19 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 84.2 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 85.44 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 85.44 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 80.03 | -6.3% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 80.03 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.52, 2.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 80.03 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 3.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 82.58 | 79.14 | 85.44 | 7 |
| 2020s | 82.73 | 80.03 | 85.44 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More social development data for Turkmenistan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,864 (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 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,864 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 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 Turkmenistan?
- Press freedom index in Turkmenistan was 80.03 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 85.44 in 2019.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.14 in 2013.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for press freedom index?
- Turkmenistan ranks 3rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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).