Rankings

Comparative rankings and year-over-year movement across the Mediterranean basin.

Mediterranean Press Freedom Laggards 2023

At the bottom of the Mediterranean press freedom table, Syria records the lowest 2023 RSF score (27.22), followed by four other basin states with similarly constrained media environments.

Apr 18, 2026MidMed Desk

Rankings

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