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.

Press Freedom Index in Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan: Press Freedom Index was 80.03 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

80.03

Change on year

down 6.3%

World rank

3rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

85.44

in 2019

All-time low

79.14

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

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%.

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

1 Eritrea 81.45 compare
2 North Korea 81.28 compare
4 China 78.72 compare
6 Vietnam 78.46 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Turkmenistan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 9 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,864 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.058 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.034 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.112 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.033 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.112 (2025)

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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

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).