What is press freedom index in Ukraine?

Press freedom index in Ukraine was 32.96 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Ukraine?

The highest recorded value was 39.1 in 2015.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Ukraine?

The lowest recorded value was 31.16 in 2018.

How does Ukraine rank for press freedom index?

Ukraine ranks 84th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Ukraine?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Ukraine 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 Ukraine

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

Ukraine: Press Freedom Index was 32.96 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

32.96

Change on year

up 1.4%

World rank

84th

of 177 countries

All-time high

39.1

in 2015

All-time low

31.16

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Ukraine, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Ukraine stood at 32.96.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Ukraine peaked at 39.1 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 31.16, in 2018.

That places Ukraine 84th 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	34.65	31.16	39.1	7
2020s	32.74	32.52	32.96	2

Countries ranked near Ukraine

81 Paraguay 33.52 compare
82 Mali 33.5 compare
83 Liberia 33.36 compare
85 Ecuador 32.83 compare
86 Guinea-Bissau 32.68 compare
87 Mauritania 32.25 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Ukraine

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,370 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5.22 million (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.542 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.24 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.578 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.252 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.578 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Ukraine?: Press freedom index in Ukraine was 32.96 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Ukraine?: The highest recorded value was 39.1 in 2015.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Ukraine?: The lowest recorded value was 31.16 in 2018.
How does Ukraine rank for press freedom index?: Ukraine ranks 84th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Ukraine?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ukraine 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).