Namibia vs Sri Lanka: Freedom of Expression Score
Namibia
7
in 2025
Sri Lanka
7
in 2025
Namibia rank
19th
Sri Lanka rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Namibia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 7 against 7 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Namibia ahead.
Namibia ranks 19th and Sri Lanka ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.67 | 6.33 | 2.33 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 5.4 | 3 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 7.67 | 7 | 0.6667 | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Namibia or Sri Lanka?
- Namibia, at 7 against 7 in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Namibia and Sri Lanka?
- 0, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Namibia and Sri Lanka rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Namibia ranks 19th and Sri Lanka 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.