Congo vs South Sudan: Freedom of Expression Score
Congo
3
in 2025
South Sudan
3
in 2025
Congo rank
74th
South Sudan rank
74th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Congo
- South Sudan
How they compare
Congo currently reports 3 against 3 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Sudan ahead.
Congo ranks 74th and South Sudan ranks 74th of 128 countries.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.25 | 3 | 0.25 | 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 South Sudan?
- Congo, at 3 against 3 in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Congo and South Sudan?
- 0, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and South Sudan?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Congo and South Sudan rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Congo ranks 74th and South Sudan 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.