Global Press Freedom Decline

Regional comparison 2015-2025

100 80 60 40 20 0
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
Global Average
Europe
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Middle East & N. Africa

By 2025, only 42 countries maintain "satisfactory" or "good" press freedom ratings, while 50% of all countries now face "poor" conditions.

The Asia-Pacific region has seen the most significant deterioration, with 20 out of 32 countries showing decline in press freedom scores.