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
| Country | Rank (2026) |
|---|---|
| Norway | 1 |
| India | 157 |
| Pakistan | 153 |
| China | 178 |
