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.

Press Freedom Index in Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan: Press Freedom Index was 50.74 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

50.74

Change on year

down 4.4%

World rank

24th

of 177 countries

All-time high

66.11

in 2017

All-time low

50.74

in 2021

Years of data

2013–2021

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.

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

21 Singapore 55.2 compare
22 Sudan 52.93 compare
23 Belarus 50.82 compare
25 Rwanda 50.66 compare
26 Kazakhstan 50.28 compare
27 Brunei 49.91 compare

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More social development data for Uzbekistan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5,164 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.149 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.079 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.369 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.082 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.369 (2025)

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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

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).