Afghanistan vs Uganda: Press Freedom Index
Afghanistan
40.19
in 2021
Uganda
41.19
in 2021
Afghanistan rank
59th
Uganda rank
56th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Afghanistan
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 41.19 against 40.19 in Afghanistan, a difference of 1.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Afghanistan ahead.
Afghanistan ranks 59th and Uganda ranks 56th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Afghanistan averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.56 | 34.48 | 3.08 | Afghanistan |
| 2020s | 38.95 | 41.07 | 2.12 | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Afghanistan or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 41.19 against 40.19 in Afghanistan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Afghanistan and Uganda?
- 1, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Uganda?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Afghanistan and Uganda rank globally for press freedom index?
- Afghanistan ranks 59th and Uganda ranks 56th of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Press Freedom Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).