Burkina Faso vs South Sudan: Freedom of Expression Score
Burkina Faso
3
in 2025
South Sudan
3
in 2025
Burkina Faso rank
74th
South Sudan rank
74th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Burkina Faso
- South Sudan
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 3 against 3 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Burkina Faso ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 74th and South Sudan ranks 74th of 128 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 3 | 4 | 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 South Sudan?
- Burkina Faso, at 3 against 3 in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Burkina Faso and South Sudan?
- 0, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and South Sudan?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Burkina Faso and South Sudan rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Burkina Faso ranks 74th and South Sudan 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.