New Zealand had the biggest press freedom in the Asia-Pacific region as of 2022, scoring 83.54 out of 100 possible points. In comparison, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, and North Korea were estimated to have the lowest levels of press freedom in the Asia-Pacific region as of 2022.
Press freedom index in the Asia-Pacific region in 2022, by country or territory
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Press freedom index in the Asia-Pacific region in 2022, by country or territory [Graph], Reporters Without Borders, June 2, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1230777/apac-press-freedom-index-by-country/