RSF World Press Freedom Index
AI-drafted · awaiting admin review
A yearly ranking of 180 countries by the non-governmental organisation Reporters Without Borders (RSF), scoring the conditions for journalism in each country.
| Published by | Reporters Without Borders (RSF) |
|---|---|
| What it measures | A score from 0 to 100 built from five indicators: political, economic, legal, social and security. |
| How often | Annual (around 3 May, World Press Freedom Day) |
| Latest edition | 2026 (released 30 April 2026) |
India's figures
| Rank, 2026 | 157 of 180 (151 in 2025) |
|---|---|
| Score, 2026 | 31.96 of 100 |
| Indicator ranks, 2026 | Political 160; economic 144; legal 141; social 157; security 158 |
All opinions on a report gather in one debate topic, so they count together.