Mediterranean Press Freedom Leaders 2023
Across the Mediterranean basin, France leads the 2023 RSF Press Freedom Index with a score of 78.72, ahead of 4 peer states profiled here.
Apr 18, 2026MidMed Desk
2023 Annual Report
Mediterranean Media Freedom Index 2023
A comprehensive analysis of press freedom across the Mediterranean basin. The latest data reveals a concerning polarization: while northern shores maintain stability, southern and eastern regions face unprecedented clampdowns on journalistic integrity amidst regional crises.
Regional Overview
Free
Partly Free
Not Free
Albania
RSF 57.9
Algeria
RSF 45.7
Bosnia and Herzegovina
RSF 65.4
Croatia
RSF 72.0
Cyprus
RSF 68.6
Egypt
RSF 33.4
France
RSF 78.7
Greece
RSF 55.2
Israel
RSF 57.6
Italy
RSF 72.1
Lebanon
RSF 50.5
Libya
RSF 40.2
Malta
RSF 59.8
Monaco
RSF —
Montenegro
RSF 74.3
Morocco
RSF 43.7
Slovenia
RSF 70.6
Spain
RSF 75.4
Syria
RSF 27.2
Tunisia
RSF 50.1
Turkey
RSF 34.0