Burundi vs Congo: Freedom of Expression Score
Burundi
3
in 2025
Congo
3
in 2025
Burundi rank
74th
Congo rank
74th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Burundi
- Congo
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 3 against 3 in Congo, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Burundi ahead.
Burundi ranks 74th and Congo ranks 74th of 128 countries.
Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5 | 4.5 | 1 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 3.4 | 0.2 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Burundi or Congo?
- Burundi, at 3 against 3 in Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Burundi and Congo?
- 0, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Congo?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Burundi and Congo rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Burundi ranks 74th and Congo 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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About this data
Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.