The 10 Best Countries For Press Freedom In 2022

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Freedom of the press is important for democracy. Freedom of the press is an essential right in many developed countries. Media is often regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy. Let’s know about the ten best countries for freedom of the press in 2022.

10 Best Countries For Freedom Of Press

These countries ranked the highest in press freedom, according to Reporters Without Borders.

Norway

Norway scored 92.65 in press freedom, according to the 2022 edition of the World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders. It is the best country for press freedom in 2022.

Denmark

Denmark is the second-best country for press freedom in 2022. It scored 90.27 on the press freedom index. Politicians are respectful of press freedom in Denmark. Anyone is entitled to print and publish his/her thoughts.

Sweden

Sweden is one of the best countries for press freedom. It scored 88.84 on the press freedom index. In 1766, Sweden became the world’s first country to adopt a press freedom law.

Estonia

Estonia scored 88.83 on the press freedom index in 2021. In just one year, Estonia has climbed 11 spots from 15th to 4th in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index rankings. Press freedom is guaranteed on the legal and political levels in Estonia.

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Finland

Finland scored 88.42 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index rankings. Over the past few years, Finland has consistently placed among the top countries in the world for press freedom. Media freedom is guaranteed by the constitution of Finland.

Ireland

Ireland scored 88.3 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index rankings. It is ranked sixth on the list of the best countries for press freedom in 2022. There is little evidence of political control over the media in Ireland.

Portugal

Portugal is one of the best countries for press freedom in 2022. Journalists can report without restrictions. Freedom of the press is constitutionally guaranteed. Portugal scored 87.07 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index rankings.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the eighth-best country for freedom of the press. Costa Rica scored 85.92 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index rankings. Costa Rica is the only American country that received a good score for freedom of the press.

Lithuania

Lithuania is the ninth-best country for Press freedom. Lithuania scored 84.14 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index rankings. Lithuania rose to number nine, up 19 spots, in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index. In 2021, Lithuania was ranked at 28th position.

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein scored 84.03 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index rankings. The constitution of Liechtenstein guarantees freedom of the press. Liechtenstein rose to number ten, up 13 spots, in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index. In 2021, Liechtenstein was ranked at 23rd position.

These are the ten best countries for freedom of the press in 2022. What do you think about these countries?

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Discover the world of workers' rights through the lens of G. Morrison. With a commitment to unbiased reporting, G. Morrison crafts narratives that unveil the human stories behind labor struggles, advocating for a fair and just global workplace.

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