What is press freedom index in Yemen?

Press freedom index in Yemen was 62.35 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Yemen?

The highest recorded value was 69.22 in 2013.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Yemen?

The lowest recorded value was 58.25 in 2020.

How does Yemen rank for press freedom index?

Yemen ranks 12th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Yemen?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Yemen 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 Yemen

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

Yemen: Press Freedom Index was 62.35 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)

62.35

Change on year

up 7.0%

World rank

12th

of 177 countries

All-time high

69.22

in 2013

All-time low

58.25

in 2020

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Yemen, 2013–2021

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Yemen is 62.35, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Yemen peaked at 69.22 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 58.25, in 2020.

Yemen ranks 12th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	65.66	61.66	69.22	7
2020s	60.3	58.25	62.35	2

Countries ranked near Yemen

9 Laos 70.56 compare
10 Cuba 63.94 compare
11 Saudi Arabia 62.73 compare
13 Bahrain 61.1 compare
14 Azerbaijan 58.77 compare
15 Egypt 56.17 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Yemen

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 49,107 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 57,327 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.29 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.043 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.192 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.072 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.192 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Yemen?: Press freedom index in Yemen was 62.35 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Yemen?: The highest recorded value was 69.22 in 2013.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Yemen?: The lowest recorded value was 58.25 in 2020.
How does Yemen rank for press freedom index?: Yemen ranks 12th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Yemen?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Yemen 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).