Press freedom in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Press freedom was 2 in 2016. ▬ Flat
Press freedom in Liechtenstein, 2002–2016
Source: Freedom House (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for press freedom in Liechtenstein is 2, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom in Liechtenstein peaked at 2 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2002.
That places Liechtenstein 1st out of 194 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Liechtenstein
- 1 Andorra 2 compare
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- 1 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2 compare
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More social development data for Liechtenstein
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- Physical Integrity Rights Score 4.62 (2019)
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum 37 (2025)
- Forcibly displaced people 1,024 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom in Liechtenstein?
- Press freedom in Liechtenstein was 2 in 2016, according to Freedom House (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 2 in 2002.
- What is the lowest press freedom recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2002.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for press freedom?
- Liechtenstein ranks 1st out of 194 countries with data for 2016.
- Is press freedom rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Liechtenstein data come from?
- The figures come from Freedom House (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press freedom. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Based on the classification and data by Freedom House. It captures the legal, political, and economic environment of the press.