What is press freedom index in Uganda?

Press freedom index in Uganda was 41.19 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Uganda?

The highest recorded value was 41.19 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Uganda?

The lowest recorded value was 31.65 in 2015.

How does Uganda rank for press freedom index?

Uganda ranks 56th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Uganda?

Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Uganda 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 Uganda

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

Uganda: Press Freedom Index was 41.19 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

41.19

Change on year

up 0.6%

World rank

56th

of 177 countries

All-time high

41.19

in 2021

All-time low

31.65

in 2015

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Uganda, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Uganda recorded 41.19 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Uganda peaked at 41.19 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 31.65, in 2015.

That places Uganda 56th 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	34.48	31.65	39.42	7
2020s	41.07	40.95	41.19	2

Countries ranked near Uganda

53 Qatar 42.6 compare
54 Sri Lanka 42.2 compare
55 Central African Republic 41.92 compare
57 Tanzania 40.69 compare
58 Chad 40.2 compare
59 Afghanistan 40.19 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Uganda

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1.94 million (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 12,792 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.379 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.165 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.315 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.156 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.315 (2025)

All data for Uganda →

Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Uganda?: Press freedom index in Uganda was 41.19 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Uganda?: The highest recorded value was 41.19 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Uganda?: The lowest recorded value was 31.65 in 2015.
How does Uganda rank for press freedom index?: Uganda ranks 56th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Uganda?: Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Uganda 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).