What is press freedom index in Vietnam?

Press freedom index in Vietnam was 78.46 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Vietnam?

The highest recorded value was 78.46 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Vietnam?

The lowest recorded value was 71.78 in 2013.

How does Vietnam rank for press freedom index?

Vietnam ranks 6th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Vietnam?

Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Vietnam 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 Vietnam

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

Vietnam: Press Freedom Index was 78.46 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

78.46

Change on year

up 5.0%

World rank

6th

of 177 countries

All-time high

78.46

in 2021

All-time low

71.78

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Vietnam, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Vietnam is 78.46, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Vietnam peaked at 78.46 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 71.78, in 2013.

Vietnam ranks 6th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	73.57	71.78	75.05	7
2020s	76.58	74.71	78.46	2

Countries ranked near Vietnam

3 Turkmenistan 80.03 compare
4 China 78.72 compare
7 Iran 72.7 compare
8 Syria 70.63 compare
9 Laos 70.56 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Vietnam

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 13 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 20,636 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.024 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.102 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.384 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.164 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.384 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Vietnam?: Press freedom index in Vietnam was 78.46 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Vietnam?: The highest recorded value was 78.46 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Vietnam?: The lowest recorded value was 71.78 in 2013.
How does Vietnam rank for press freedom index?: Vietnam ranks 6th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Vietnam?: Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Vietnam 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).