Botswana vs Slovakia: Freedom of Expression Score
Botswana
8
in 2025
Slovakia
8
in 2025
Botswana rank
10th
Slovakia rank
10th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Botswana
- Slovakia
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 8 against 8 in Slovakia, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Slovakia has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 10th and Slovakia ranks 10th of 128 countries.
Slovakia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.67 | 9.67 | 2 | Slovakia |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 8.6 | 1.4 | Slovakia |
| 2020s | 7 | 8.33 | 1.33 | Slovakia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Botswana or Slovakia?
- Botswana, at 8 against 8 in Slovakia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Botswana and Slovakia?
- 0, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Slovakia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Botswana and Slovakia rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Botswana ranks 10th and Slovakia ranks 10th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β 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.