Senegal vs South Africa: Freedom of Expression Score
Senegal
7
in 2025
South Africa
7
in 2025
Senegal rank
19th
South Africa rank
19th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Senegal
- South Africa
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 7 against 7 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.
Senegal ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Senegal averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.67 | 9.33 | 1.67 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 8 | 7.8 | 0.2 | Senegal |
| 2020s | 7 | 7.67 | 0.6667 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Senegal or South Africa?
- Senegal, at 7 against 7 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Senegal and South Africa?
- 0, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Senegal and South Africa rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Senegal ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th 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.