Democratic Republic of Congo vs South Sudan: Media Corruption Score
Democratic Republic of Congo
-0.19
in 2025
South Sudan
-0.152
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
126th
South Sudan rank
123rd
Media Corruption Score over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports -0.152 against -0.19 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 0.038.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 126th and South Sudan ranks 123rd of 175 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Democratic Republic of Congo averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.3917 | -0.4481 | 0.0564 | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2020s | -0.3418 | 0.1737 | 0.5155 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher media corruption score, Democratic Republic of Congo or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at -0.152 against -0.19 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in media corruption score between Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan?
- 0.038, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan rank globally for media corruption score?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 126th and South Sudan ranks 123rd of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Media Corruption Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gauges the frequency with which journalists, publishers, or broadcasters accept payments to modify news content, indicating the integrity (or corruption) of the media sphere.