Reporters Without Borders compiled this Index of 167 countries by asking its partner organizations (14 freedom of expression groups from around the world) and its network of 130 correspondents, as well as journalists, researchers, legal experts and human rights activists, to answer 50 questions designed to assess a country’s level of press freedom. Some countries are not mentioned for lack of information about them.

The rankings represent the country’s position among the 167 states included in the index.

Armenia’s ranking, as well as the rankings of its neighbors and ex-Soviet states are included herein.

2005 Rankings (full document: click here)