Albania vs Hong Kong: Press Freedom Index
Albania
30.59
in 2021
Hong Kong
30.44
in 2021
Albania rank
98th
Hong Kong rank
101st
Press Freedom Index over time
- Albania
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Albania currently reports 30.59 against 30.44 in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.15.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Albania has been ahead every year.
Albania ranks 98th and Hong Kong ranks 101st of 177 countries.
Albania has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Albania | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.82 | 28.16 | 1.66 | Albania |
| 2020s | 30.42 | 30.23 | 0.195 | Albania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Albania or Hong Kong?
- Albania, at 30.59 against 30.44 in Hong Kong as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Albania and Hong Kong?
- 0.15, with Albania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Albania and Hong Kong?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Albania and Hong Kong rank globally for press freedom index?
- Albania ranks 98th and Hong Kong ranks 101st 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).