Niger vs Russia: Freedom of Expression Score
Niger
2
in 2025
Russia
2
in 2025
Niger rank
98th
Russia rank
98th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Niger
- Russia
How they compare
Niger currently reports 2 against 2 in Russia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Russia ahead.
Niger ranks 98th and Russia ranks 98th of 128 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.33 | 4.33 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 8 | 4 | 4 | Niger |
| 2020s | 4.67 | 2.67 | 2 | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Niger or Russia?
- Niger, at 2 against 2 in Russia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Niger and Russia?
- 0, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Russia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Niger and Russia rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Niger ranks 98th and Russia ranks 98th 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.