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