Equatorial Guinea vs Vietnam: Freedom of Expression Index
Equatorial Guinea
0.112
in 2025
Vietnam
0.102
in 2025
Equatorial Guinea rank
159th
Vietnam rank
160th
Freedom of Expression Index over time
- Equatorial Guinea
- Vietnam
How they compare
Equatorial Guinea currently reports 0.112 against 0.102 in Vietnam, a difference of 0.01.
That makes Equatorial Guinea's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.
The two have swapped places 13 times across 50 shared years of data; in 1976 it was Vietnam ahead.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 159th and Vietnam ranks 160th of 176 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Equatorial Guinea averaged higher in 4 and Vietnam in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Equatorial Guinea | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0172 | 0.067 | 0.0498 | Vietnam |
| 1980s | 0.172 | 0.1174 | 0.0546 | Equatorial Guinea |
| 1990s | 0.1678 | 0.1448 | 0.023 | Equatorial Guinea |
| 2000s | 0.1578 | 0.1525 | 0.0053 | Equatorial Guinea |
| 2010s | 0.144 | 0.1477 | 0.0037 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 0.1325 | 0.125 | 0.0075 | Equatorial Guinea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression index, Equatorial Guinea or Vietnam?
- Equatorial Guinea, at 0.112 against 0.102 in Vietnam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression index between Equatorial Guinea and Vietnam?
- 0.01, with Equatorial Guinea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Equatorial Guinea and Vietnam?
- 50 years are reported by both, from 1976 to 2025.
- How do Equatorial Guinea and Vietnam rank globally for freedom of expression index?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 159th and Vietnam ranks 160th of 176 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- V-Dem (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Freedom of Expression Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which people can discuss political matters at home and in the public sphere, the press, and media are free and can present different political perspectives, and the freedom of academic and cultural expression.