Countries by Press Freedom Index 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index in 2025. Norway has topped the press freedom index for many consecutive years, while North Korea, Eritrea, and Iran consistently occupy the bottom positions. AI-assisted data.

✨ AI Insight

The Press Freedom Index reveals a significant gap between the top-ranking countries and those at the bottom. Norway, Denmark, and Sweden not only score above 90, indicating a robust environment for free press, but they also reflect a consistent commitment to protecting journalistic freedoms. Meanwhile, countries like North Korea and Eritrea, which are known for their oppressive regimes, continue to score poorly, highlighting the dire situation for media professionals in these nations. The trend suggests that while some countries are making strides in press freedom, others remain entrenched in censorship and repression, underscoring the need for ongoing advocacy and reform in media policies worldwide.

Source: Reporters Without Borders

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Norway leads with 95 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 93 · median: 93.

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Gap in 2025: Norway is 1.1× larger than Ireland.