North Korea vs Vietnam: Freedom of Expression Score
North Korea
1
in 2025
Vietnam
1
in 2025
North Korea rank
116th
Vietnam rank
116th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- North Korea
- Vietnam
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 1 against 1 in Vietnam, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Vietnam has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 116th and Vietnam ranks 116th of 128 countries.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | 1 | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 1 | 1.67 | 0.6667 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, North Korea or Vietnam?
- North Korea, at 1 against 1 in Vietnam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between North Korea and Vietnam?
- 0, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Vietnam?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do North Korea and Vietnam rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- North Korea ranks 116th and Vietnam ranks 116th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β 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.