India vs South Africa: Press freedom fh
India
1
in 2016
South Africa
1
in 2016
India rank
61st
South Africa rank
61st
Press freedom fh over time
- India
- South Africa
How they compare
India currently reports 1 against 1 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1979 it was India ahead.
India ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 61st of 194 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, India averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 0 | 1 | India |
| 1980s | 1.12 | 0 | 1.12 | India |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom fh, India or South Africa?
- India, at 1 against 1 in South Africa as of 2016.
- What is the difference in press freedom fh between India and South Africa?
- 0, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2016.
- How do India and South Africa rank globally for press freedom fh?
- India ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 61st of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Press freedom fh. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.