Ecuador vs Panama: Freedom of Expression Score
Ecuador
7
in 2025
Panama
7
in 2025
Ecuador rank
19th
Panama rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Ecuador
- Panama
How they compare
Ecuador currently reports 7 against 7 in Panama, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Panama ahead.
Ecuador ranks 19th and Panama ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Panama has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | Panama | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 7.67 | 0.6667 | Panama |
| 2010s | 5.6 | 7 | 1.4 | Panama |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Ecuador or Panama?
- Ecuador, at 7 against 7 in Panama as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Ecuador and Panama?
- 0, with Ecuador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Panama?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Ecuador and Panama rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Ecuador ranks 19th and Panama 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.