North Macedonia vs Romania: Freedom of Expression Score
North Macedonia
7
in 2025
Romania
7
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
19th
Romania rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- North Macedonia
- Romania
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 7 against 7 in Romania, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 19th and Romania ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Romania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 5 | 7.2 | 2.2 | Romania |
| 2020s | 7.33 | 7 | 0.3333 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, North Macedonia or Romania?
- North Macedonia, at 7 against 7 in Romania as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between North Macedonia and Romania?
- 0, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Romania?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and Romania rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- North Macedonia ranks 19th and Romania ranks 19th 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.