Estonia vs Poland: Freedom of Expression Score
Estonia
10
in 2025
Poland
9
in 2025
Estonia rank
1st
Poland rank
4th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Estonia
- Poland
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 10 against 9 in Poland, a difference of 1.
That makes Estonia's figure about 1.1 times Poland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Estonia ahead.
Estonia ranks 1st and Poland ranks 4th of 128 countries.
Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 8.67 | 1.33 | Estonia |
| 2010s | 10 | 8.6 | 1.4 | Estonia |
| 2020s | 9.67 | 7 | 2.67 | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Estonia or Poland?
- Estonia, at 10 against 9 in Poland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Estonia and Poland?
- 1, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Poland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Estonia and Poland rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Estonia ranks 1st and Poland ranks 4th 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.