Malawi vs South Africa: Freedom of Expression Score
Malawi
7
in 2025
South Africa
7
in 2025
Malawi rank
19th
South Africa rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Malawi
- South Africa
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 7 against 7 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Malawi ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th of 128 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.33 | 9.33 | 3 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 7.8 | 1 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7 | 7.67 | 0.6667 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Malawi or South Africa?
- Malawi, at 7 against 7 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Malawi and South Africa?
- 0, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Malawi and South Africa rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Malawi ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th 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.