Which has higher freedom of expression score, Burkina Faso or Congo, Democratic Republic of the?

Burkina Faso, at 3 against 3 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.

How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?

11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.

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.

Burkina Faso vs Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Freedom of Expression Score

Burkina Faso

in 2025

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

in 2025

Burkina Faso rank

74th

Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank

74th

Freedom of Expression Score over time

Burkina Faso
Congo, Democratic Republic of the

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 3 against 3 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Burkina Faso ahead.

Burkina Faso ranks 74th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 74th of 128 countries.

Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Burkina Faso	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	Difference	Ahead
2000s	6.33	4	2.33	Burkina Faso
2010s	7	3.4	3.6	Burkina Faso
2020s	5	3.67	1.33	Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher freedom of expression score, Burkina Faso or Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: Burkina Faso, at 3 against 3 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Burkina Faso and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: 0, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
How do Burkina Faso and Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank globally for freedom of expression score?: Burkina Faso ranks 74th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 74th 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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Indicator: Freedom of Expression Score
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.