Burundi vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Freedom of Expression Score
Burundi
3
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo
3
in 2025
Burundi rank
74th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
74th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Burundi
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 3 against 3 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Burundi ahead.
Burundi ranks 74th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 74th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 2 and Democratic Republic of Congo in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.33 | 4 | 1.33 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 3.4 | 0.2 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 3 | 3.67 | 0.6667 | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Burundi or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Burundi, at 3 against 3 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 0, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Burundi ranks 74th and Democratic Republic of Congo 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.