Argentina vs Japan: Press Freedom Index
Argentina
28.99
in 2021
Japan
28.88
in 2021
Argentina rank
110th
Japan rank
112th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Argentina
- Japan
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 28.99 against 28.88 in Japan, a difference of 0.11.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 110th and Japan ranks 112th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 1 and Japan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.94 | 27.75 | 1.81 | Japan |
| 2020s | 28.88 | 28.87 | 0.015 | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Argentina or Japan?
- Argentina, at 28.99 against 28.88 in Japan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Argentina and Japan?
- 0.11, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Japan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Argentina and Japan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Argentina ranks 110th and Japan ranks 112th 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).