Bolivia, Plurinational State of vs South Africa: Freedom of Expression Score
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
7
in 2025
South Africa
7
in 2025
Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank
19th
South Africa rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- South Africa
How they compare
Bolivia, Plurinational State of currently reports 7 against 7 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th of 128 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.33 | 9.33 | 2 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 7.8 | 0.2 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7.67 | 7.67 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Bolivia, Plurinational State of or South Africa?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of, at 7 against 7 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa?
- 0, with Bolivia, Plurinational State of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Freedom of Expression Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.