Philippines vs Qatar: Freedom of Expression Score
Philippines
4
in 2025
Qatar
4
in 2025
Philippines rank
62nd
Qatar rank
62nd
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Philippines
- Qatar
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 4 against 4 in Qatar, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Qatar ahead.
Philippines ranks 62nd and Qatar ranks 62nd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 1 and Qatar in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Qatar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 7 | 2 | Qatar |
| 2010s | 5.6 | 5.2 | 0.4 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Philippines or Qatar?
- Philippines, at 4 against 4 in Qatar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Philippines and Qatar?
- 0, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Qatar?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Qatar rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Philippines ranks 62nd and Qatar ranks 62nd 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.