Montenegro vs North Macedonia: Freedom of Expression Score
Montenegro
7
in 2025
North Macedonia
7
in 2025
Montenegro rank
19th
North Macedonia rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Montenegro currently reports 7 against 7 in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was North Macedonia ahead.
Montenegro ranks 19th and North Macedonia ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Montenegro averaged higher in 1 and North Macedonia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Montenegro | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 7.5 | 0.5 | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 6 | 5 | 1 | Montenegro |
| 2020s | 6.33 | 7.33 | 1 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Montenegro or North Macedonia?
- Montenegro, at 7 against 7 in North Macedonia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Montenegro and North Macedonia?
- 0, with Montenegro ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Montenegro and North Macedonia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Montenegro and North Macedonia rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Montenegro ranks 19th and North Macedonia 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.