What is press freedom index in Venezuela?

Press freedom index in Venezuela was 47.6 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Venezuela?

The highest recorded value was 49.1 in 2019.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Venezuela?

The lowest recorded value was 34.44 in 2013.

How does Venezuela rank for press freedom index?

Venezuela ranks 33rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Venezuela?

Over the last ten years it is up 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Venezuela 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 Venezuela

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

Venezuela: Press Freedom Index was 47.6 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

47.6

Change on year

up 4.2%

World rank

33rd

of 177 countries

All-time high

49.1

in 2019

All-time low

34.44

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Venezuela, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

Venezuela recorded 47.6 for press freedom index in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 38.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Venezuela peaked at 49.1 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 34.44, in 2013.

Venezuela ranks 33rd of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	41.89	34.44	49.1	7
2020s	46.63	45.66	47.6	2

Countries ranked near Venezuela

30 Honduras 49.35 compare
31 Russia 48.71 compare
32 Democratic Republic of Congo 48.59 compare
34 Burundi 47.57 compare
35 Algeria 47.26 compare
36 Pakistan 46.86 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Venezuela

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 14,333 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 417,010 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.224 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.042 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.307 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.148 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.307 (2025)

All data for Venezuela →

Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Venezuela?: Press freedom index in Venezuela was 47.6 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 49.1 in 2019.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 34.44 in 2013.
How does Venezuela rank for press freedom index?: Venezuela ranks 33rd out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is up 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Venezuela 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.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 9 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).

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).