Colombia vs Ecuador: Freedom of Expression Score
Colombia
7
in 2025
Ecuador
7
in 2025
Colombia rank
19th
Ecuador rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Colombia
- Ecuador
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 7 against 7 in Ecuador, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Ecuador ahead.
Colombia ranks 19th and Ecuador ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and Ecuador in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Ecuador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.67 | 7 | 1.33 | Ecuador |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 5.6 | 1 | Colombia |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Colombia or Ecuador?
- Colombia, at 7 against 7 in Ecuador as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Colombia and Ecuador?
- 0, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Ecuador?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Colombia and Ecuador rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Colombia ranks 19th and Ecuador ranks 19th 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.