Laos vs Saudi Arabia: Freedom of Expression Score
Laos
2
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
2
in 2025
Laos rank
98th
Saudi Arabia rank
98th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Laos
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Laos currently reports 2 against 2 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Laos ranks 98th and Saudi Arabia ranks 98th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 2.33 | 1.33 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 2 | 1.67 | 0.3333 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Laos or Saudi Arabia?
- Laos, at 2 against 2 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Laos and Saudi Arabia?
- 0, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Saudi Arabia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Laos and Saudi Arabia rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Laos ranks 98th and Saudi Arabia ranks 98th 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.