What is press freedom index in Uruguay?

Press freedom index in Uruguay was 16.38 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Uruguay?

The highest recorded value was 17.43 in 2017.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Uruguay?

The lowest recorded value was 15.56 in 2018.

How does Uruguay rank for press freedom index?

Uruguay ranks 160th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Uruguay?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Uruguay 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 Uruguay

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

Uruguay: Press Freedom Index was 16.38 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

16.38

Change on year

up 3.7%

World rank

160th

of 177 countries

All-time high

17.43

in 2017

All-time low

15.56

in 2018

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Uruguay, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Uruguay stood at 16.38.

The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Uruguay peaked at 17.43 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 15.56, in 2018.

Uruguay ranks 160th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	16.12	15.56	17.43	7
2020s	16.09	15.79	16.38	2

Countries ranked near Uruguay

157 Samoa 19.24 compare
159 Suriname 16.95 compare
161 Austria 16.34 compare
162 Iceland 15.37 compare
163 Canada 15.25 compare
163 Estonia 15.25 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Uruguay

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 3,195 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 126 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.902 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.79 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.932 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.716 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.932 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Uruguay?: Press freedom index in Uruguay was 16.38 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Uruguay?: The highest recorded value was 17.43 in 2017.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Uruguay?: The lowest recorded value was 15.56 in 2018.
How does Uruguay rank for press freedom index?: Uruguay ranks 160th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Uruguay?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Uruguay 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).