India Ranks 159th in 2024 World Press Freedom Index - Challenges and Regional Insights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| World Press Freedom Index | Published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), evaluates 180 countries. |
| India's Ranking | 159th out of 180 (slight improvement from 161st in 2023). |
| Neighboring Countries | - Pakistan: 152nd- Sri Lanka: 150th |
| Top Performers | - Norway: 1st- Denmark: 2nd- Sweden: 3rd |
| Asia-Pacific Region | Second most challenging area for journalism. |
| Dangerous Countries | Myanmar, China, North Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Syria. |
| Europe | EU countries generally have "good" press freedom, but Hungary, Malta, and Greece face issues. |
| Global Concerns | - Decline in political indicator.- Use of AI (deepfakes) in disinformation campaigns.- Risks to journalists covering environmental issues (44 killed in 15 years). |