Palestine vs Zimbabwe: Freedom of Expression Index
Palestine
0.41
in 1948
Zimbabwe
0.414
in 2025
Palestine rank
133rd
Zimbabwe rank
132nd
Freedom of Expression Index over time
- Palestine
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 0.414 against 0.41 in Palestine, a difference of 0.004.
Across all 31 years both countries report, Palestine has been ahead every year.
Palestine ranks 133rd and Zimbabwe ranks 132nd of 176 countries.
Palestine has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Palestine | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0.4065 | 0.378 | 0.0285 | Palestine |
| 1920s | 0.41 | 0.378 | 0.032 | Palestine |
| 1930s | 0.41 | 0.378 | 0.032 | Palestine |
| 1940s | 0.41 | 0.3518 | 0.0582 | Palestine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression index, Palestine or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 0.414 against 0.41 in Palestine as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression index between Palestine and Zimbabwe?
- 0.004, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Palestine and Zimbabwe?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1918 to 1948.
- How do Palestine and Zimbabwe rank globally for freedom of expression index?
- Palestine ranks 133rd and Zimbabwe ranks 132nd 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.