World Press Freedom Index

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Data Description:

Published every year since 2002. The Index ranks 180 countries and regions according to the level of freedom available to journalists. It is a snapshot of the media freedom situation based on an evaluation of pluralism, independence of the media, quality of legislative framework and safety of journalists in each country and region.

Data Access Link(s)*:

• https://rsf.org/en/index

GEE Link*:

• Not Available

Data Format & Resolution (if applicable):

• Composite Index - National

Temporal Coverage (Years Available):

• Multiple Years (2002 to Present)

Data completeness:

180 countries

Source(s) and/or Author(s):

Reporters Without Borders (2022)

Literature Reference Link(s) *:

• https://rsf.org/en/rsf-s-2022-world-press-freedom-index-new-era-polarisation?year=2022&data_type=general

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