Burkina Faso vs Madagascar: Freedom of Expression Score
Burkina Faso
3
in 2025
Madagascar
3
in 2025
Burkina Faso rank
74th
Madagascar rank
74th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Burkina Faso
- Madagascar
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 3 against 3 in Madagascar, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Madagascar ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 74th and Madagascar ranks 74th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 2 and Madagascar in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.33 | 7 | 0.6667 | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 7 | 4.2 | 2.8 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 5 | 3 | 2 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Burkina Faso or Madagascar?
- Burkina Faso, at 3 against 3 in Madagascar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Burkina Faso and Madagascar?
- 0, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Madagascar?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Burkina Faso and Madagascar rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Burkina Faso ranks 74th and Madagascar ranks 74th 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.