Countries by Press Freedom Index 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index 2025, which assesses the environment for journalism across political, legal, economic, and safety dimensions. Norway has topped the World Press Freedom Index for multiple consecutive years — reflecting constitutional press protections, a public service broadcasting tradition free from commercial pressure, strong shield laws protecting journalistic sources, and a political culture that treats media independence as a fundamental democratic value.

Key Findings

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Norway leads with 92 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 69 · median: 90.

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Gap in 2025: Norway is 30.9× larger than North Korea.