Press Freedom Index in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Press Freedom Index was 50.74 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Press Freedom Index in Uzbekistan, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Uzbekistan stood at 50.74. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Uzbekistan peaked at 66.11 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 50.74, in 2021.
Uzbekistan ranks 24th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Press Freedom Index in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 60.39 | — |
| 2014 | 61.01 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 61.14 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 61.15 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 66.11 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 60.84 | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 53.52 | -12.0% |
| 2020 | 53.07 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 50.74 | -4.4% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 50.74 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 38.21, 1.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 50.74 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 2.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 60.59 | 53.52 | 66.11 | 7 |
| 2020s | 51.91 | 50.74 | 53.07 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
More social development data for Uzbekistan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,164 (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 0.0001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,164 (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 Uzbekistan?
- Press freedom index in Uzbekistan was 50.74 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 66.11 in 2017.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.74 in 2021.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for press freedom index?
- Uzbekistan ranks 24th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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).