Congo vs Rwanda: Freedom of Expression Score

Congo
3
in 2025
Rwanda
3
in 2025
Congo rank
74th
Rwanda rank
74th

Freedom of Expression Score over time

  • Congo
  • Rwanda
012345200520152025

How they compare

Congo currently reports 3 against 3 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Congo ahead.

Congo ranks 74th and Rwanda ranks 74th of 128 countries.

Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Rwanda Difference Ahead
2000s 4.5 3.5 1 Congo
2010s 3.4 3 0.4 Congo
2020s 3 3 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher freedom of expression score, Congo or Rwanda?
Congo, at 3 against 3 in Rwanda as of 2025.
What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Congo and Rwanda?
0, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Rwanda?
10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
How do Congo and Rwanda rank globally for freedom of expression score?
Congo ranks 74th and Rwanda 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

Indicator
Freedom of Expression Score
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed

Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.