Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates: Freedom of Expression Score
Saudi Arabia
2
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
2
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
98th
United Arab Emirates rank
98th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 2 against 2 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, United Arab Emirates has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 98th and United Arab Emirates ranks 98th of 128 countries.
United Arab Emirates has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.33 | 4.33 | 2 | United Arab Emirates |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1 | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 1.67 | 2 | 0.3333 | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
- Saudi Arabia, at 2 against 2 in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?
- 0, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 98th and United Arab Emirates 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.