Iraq vs Nigeria: Freedom of Expression Score
Iraq
5
in 2025
Nigeria
5
in 2025
Iraq rank
49th
Nigeria rank
49th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Iraq
- Nigeria
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 5 against 5 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 49th and Nigeria ranks 49th of 128 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 6.67 | 1.67 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 6.4 | 2.8 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 3.67 | 5 | 1.33 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Iraq or Nigeria?
- Iraq, at 5 against 5 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Iraq and Nigeria?
- 0, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Nigeria?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Iraq and Nigeria rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Iraq ranks 49th and Nigeria ranks 49th 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.