Liberia vs Malawi: Freedom of Expression Score
Liberia
7
in 2025
Malawi
7
in 2025
Liberia rank
19th
Malawi rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Liberia
- Malawi
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 7 against 7 in Malawi, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Malawi ahead.
Liberia ranks 19th and Malawi ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Liberia averaged higher in 1 and Malawi in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 6.33 | 1.33 | Malawi |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 6.8 | 0.4 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 7.33 | 7 | 0.3333 | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Liberia or Malawi?
- Liberia, at 7 against 7 in Malawi as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Liberia and Malawi?
- 0, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Malawi?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Liberia and Malawi rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Liberia ranks 19th and Malawi 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.