Botswana vs Nepal: Freedom of Expression Score
Botswana
8
in 2025
Nepal
8
in 2025
Botswana rank
10th
Nepal rank
10th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Botswana
- Nepal
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 8 against 8 in Nepal, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 10th and Nepal ranks 10th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 2 and Nepal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.67 | 6 | 1.67 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 7 | 0.2 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 7 | 8 | 1 | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Botswana or Nepal?
- Botswana, at 8 against 8 in Nepal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Botswana and Nepal?
- 0, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Nepal?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Botswana and Nepal rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Botswana ranks 10th and Nepal ranks 10th 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.