Hungary vs Malaysia: Freedom of Expression Score
Hungary
4
in 2025
Malaysia
4
in 2025
Hungary rank
62nd
Malaysia rank
62nd
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Hungary
- Malaysia
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 4 against 4 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 62nd and Malaysia ranks 62nd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 2 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 5.33 | 4.67 | Hungary |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 4.8 | 1.6 | Hungary |
| 2020s | 4 | 4.67 | 0.6667 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Hungary or Malaysia?
- Hungary, at 4 against 4 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Hungary and Malaysia?
- 0, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Malaysia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Hungary and Malaysia rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Hungary ranks 62nd and Malaysia ranks 62nd 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.