What is India’s rank in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index?

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Answer

157th

Explanation

India ranks 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, which is 6 places lower than last year.

Key Points

  • > Norway is at the top
  • > Reporters Without Borders publishes this index
  • > India's neighboring country Nepal is at 87th place

Additional Information

  • Index published by: Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
  • First publication: 2002
  • India's 2025 rank: 151
CountryRank (2026)
Norway1
India157
Pakistan153
China178
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