Brazil vs Colombia: Freedom of Expression Score
Brazil
7
in 2025
Colombia
7
in 2025
Brazil rank
19th
Colombia rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Brazil
- Colombia
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 7 against 7 in Colombia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Brazil ahead.
Brazil ranks 19th and Colombia ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 2 and Colombia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 5.67 | 2.33 | Brazil |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 6.6 | 1.2 | Brazil |
| 2020s | 6.33 | 7 | 0.6667 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Brazil or Colombia?
- Brazil, at 7 against 7 in Colombia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Brazil and Colombia?
- 0, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Colombia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Brazil and Colombia rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Brazil ranks 19th and Colombia 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.