Lesotho vs Namibia: Freedom of Expression Score
Lesotho
7
in 2025
Namibia
7
in 2025
Lesotho rank
19th
Namibia rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Lesotho
- Namibia
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 7 against 7 in Namibia, a difference of 0.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 19th and Namibia ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 | 8 | 4 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 5.4 | 8.4 | 3 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 6.33 | 7.67 | 1.33 | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Lesotho or Namibia?
- Lesotho, at 7 against 7 in Namibia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Lesotho and Namibia?
- 0, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Namibia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Lesotho and Namibia rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Lesotho ranks 19th and Namibia ranks 19th 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.