Nicaragua vs Somalia: Freedom of Expression Score
Nicaragua
2
in 2025
Somalia
2
in 2025
Nicaragua rank
98th
Somalia rank
98th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Nicaragua
- Somalia
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 2 against 2 in Somalia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Nicaragua ranks 98th and Somalia ranks 98th of 128 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nicaragua | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.33 | 2.33 | 5 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 1.8 | 4.4 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 2.67 | 2 | 0.6667 | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Nicaragua or Somalia?
- Nicaragua, at 2 against 2 in Somalia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Nicaragua and Somalia?
- 0, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Somalia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Nicaragua and Somalia rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Nicaragua ranks 98th and Somalia ranks 98th 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.