Congo vs Zimbabwe: Freedom of Expression Score
Congo
3
in 2025
Zimbabwe
3
in 2025
Congo rank
74th
Zimbabwe rank
74th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Congo
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Congo currently reports 3 against 3 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Congo ahead.
Congo ranks 74th and Zimbabwe ranks 74th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5 | 3 | 1.5 | Congo |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 4 | 0.6 | Zimbabwe |
| 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 Zimbabwe?
- Congo, at 3 against 3 in Zimbabwe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Congo and Zimbabwe?
- 0, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Zimbabwe?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Congo and Zimbabwe rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Congo ranks 74th and Zimbabwe 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.